He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Tom was owner operator of Fort Smith Surgical Supply for 30 years. He was always one to stay busy. After his retirement, he went to work part time for Delta Airlines, Chick-fil-A, and transported vehicles for Larry Rath Automotive. Tom was a member of the Fort Smith Hiking Club, Optimist Club and Grand Avenue Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Brian Reding and wife Alicson of Cedarville, Tim Reding and wife Amanda of Van Buren; one brother, David Reding and wife Jananne of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Briana and Brison Reding, Katie McBroom, Paiton, Madilyn and Bailey Reding; and a special friend, J.R.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Visitation will be 6 PM till 8 PM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org
