Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Jack Dillard Reid


08/24/1933 - 08/18/2021


Jack Dillard Reid, age 87 of Murphy, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Jack had lived most of his life in Cherokee County and was the son to the late Crede and Mamie Floyd Reid. He had worked in several places including Ohio, New Hampshire and Atlanta. He had many stories to tell of driving all over Atlanta with his late brother, Clyde, delivering building materials. Jack enjoyed his grandsons, NASCAR Racing and his retirement. He attended Fields of the Woods Church of God Prophecy and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Stephens Reid; a sister, Nancy Henderson; and a brother, Clyde Reid.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Deborah Reid and husband Robert; brothers, Louis Reid and Bill Reid; and grandsons, Trevor Reid and Evan Reid.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy. Rev. Gerald Mann will officiate. Burial will be at Reids Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Trevor Reid, Brian Reid, Adam Reid, Joey Reid, Wayne Stiles and Ray Hamby.

The family will receive friends from 1pm-3pm on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.

You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com


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