He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 22, 1949, to the late Andrew David Reed, Sr. and Mary Stallings Reed.
David graduated from Phillips High School in 1969 and was married to his high school sweetheart, Wilma Sue Reed, for 49 years before her passing in May of 2018.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. After over 35 years, David retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009. He spent much of his time volunteering with Pinson Valley youth sports. All who knew and loved David will miss him.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons, Jeffrey Reed of Tyler, TX; Brian (Karun) Reed of Ocala, FL; and Jason (Tiffany) Reed of Trussville, AL; four grandchildren, Thomas Reed; Sarah Reed; Susannah Reed; and Rachel Reed; sister, Cathy (Ron) Ashley; and a host of extended family and friends.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Alabama National Cemetery, (3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115), on Friday, July 12, 2019, at 10:00 AM.
The family requests memorial donations are made in lieu of flowers to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 or by phone 855-448-3997.