On December 15, 2022, Raymond Howard Reed, a beloved husband and father passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was seventy-four. Born to Ralph Reed and Lucille Jones in Lebanon, Tennessee, Raymond graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He earned his way to work in the Space Shuttle Program. His last assignment was Director of Flight Software for United Space Alliance until his retirement in 2011. Although he had many professional accomplishments, his proudest was being awarded the Silver Snoopy as a special thanks by Astronaut Curt Brown.
Some of his fondest childhood memories were helping his granddaddy Reed build houses, owning and racing slot cars, and building model cars. He also enjoyed going to pick strawberries with his mom. His many pastimes and hobbies included watching the sun rise, boating and fishing, smoking cigars, watching the NFL and doing the daily crossword puzzle. He was a big fan of science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, loved the Twilight Zone, Jeopardy and playing trivia with his team "Know Problem.”
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lucille. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Linda; his brother Jerry Reed (Teresa); daughter Tonia Meadows (David) sons Ryan Reed (Sylver) and John Reed (Kristen); grandchildren Elizabeth Reed, Ethan Reed, Sara Meadows, Catherine Tannahill, Cosette Tannahill, Callista Tannahill, Hunter Hadley, Holton Hadley and Dane Ramsey.
A visitation and reception will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm with committal to follow. All services will be held at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery, located at 21620 Gulf Freeway in Webster, Texas.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The American Heart Association in memory of Raymond Reed. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Reed family.
