Born on September 29, 1939, in Pittsylvania County, Wayne was the son of the late Gordon Thomas Reid and Bernice Shields Reid.
A proud veteran, Wayne served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his military service, he dedicated over 30 years of hard work and loyalty to C & P Telephone Company before retiring. Even in retirement, Wayne remained active in the workforce, sharing his knowledge and friendly nature with customers at both Fisher Auto Parts and Advance Auto Parts.
Wayne was also a gifted and passionate musician, known for his remarkable ability to play anything with strings, along with several other instruments. His love for music, especially bluegrass and gospel, was a defining part of his life. In recent years, he found great joy in playing with the Epperson Brothers and Claude Logwood and friends—times that brought him and those around him much happiness.
A man of deep faith, Wayne was a devoted member of Calvary Cross Baptist Church, where his spirit and kindness were a blessing to the congregation.
Wayne will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to family, service, and music. His legacy of kindness, talent, and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, Papa and Grand Papa.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Brenda Joy Hall Reid; his daughter Amanda Reid Godsey and her husband Stephen whom her father thought of as a son; three grandchildren, Ashton Godsey Phillips and her husband Neal, Adam Godsey (Wednesday Hertzberg) and Amelia Godsey; one great grandchild, Hudson Reid Phillips; two brothers, R. Michael Reid (Sylvia) and Tommy Reid and one sister, Sheila R. Giles (Roger).
A service celebrating his life and faith will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday, July 21, 2025 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor Wayne Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery in Hurt.
The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Calvary Cross Baptist Church or to the Campbell County Rescue Squad.
