Phillip Dewayne Reed

Phillip Dewayne Reed, 66 of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He attended Salem Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army in the 101st ABN Division. Phillip was preceded in death by parents, Woody and Pearl Reed; brothers, Joseph Reed, Ricky Reed and Charles Reed; sister, Nancy Via. He is survived by wife of 30 years, Katherine Reed; 4 sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Cox, Johnny Cox, Joshua (Tabatha) Nicley and Chester Nicley; 2 daughters, Katherine Cox and Joy Nicely; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie (Betty) Reed; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Raymond Rutherford. The family will receive friends Monday, December 7, 2020 from 6:30-8:00 pm at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home with service to follow at 8:00 pm. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Gov. John Sevier Highway for an 11:30 am graveside service. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.