I was very blessed to be visiting my aunt right after I graduated from high school..she took me to the Grand Ole Opry to see a taping of a show to be aired on television in September of 1979..we got there early and got front row seatsJerry was the emcee and between tapings I got up my nerve and went up to the stage and looked up at him..he looked down at me and gave that award winning smile.I asked to shake his hand and he said Why sure and even gave me his autograph which I still have to this day..I loved him and will never forget his smile at that moment just for me! He is survived by : his wife Martha M. Reed; and his daughters, Sandra, Gabriella and Rebecca. Had it not been for Jerry I never would have plucked guitars. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Interment will follow at Monette Memorial Cemetery. you are definitely a child Our God of All Comfort will continue to help Jerrys family and friends in their grief. SMSGT. Jerry Reed, Country Singer and Actor, Dies at 71, https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/arts/music/03reed.html. Search above to list available cemeteries. I LOVE YOUR SUPERGREAT SINGING TALENTS SO VERY MUCH. He spent some time working as an EMT while he was not on active duty. I would have attended. Friends and family regularly gathered at the Reed home. YOU ARE A KIND A VERY WARM AND WONDERFUL PERSON. I loved him May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It's been several years since you leftbut you still bring a smile to my face with your music and your movies. SMSgt (Ret.) Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. I would like to thankyou for your warm and great music throughout the years and your great acting skills. "You Took All the Ramblin' Out of Me" was used in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V, on the radio station Rebel Radio. After releasing the 1970 crossover hit "Amos Moses", a hybrid of rock, country, funk, and Cajun styles which reached No. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jerry Reed I found on Findagrave.com. Singleby Jerry Reed from the album Ko-Ko Joe B-side "Love Man" Released January 3, 1972 Genre Country Length 4:05 Label RCA Records Songwriter(s) Earl Jarrett Jerry Reed Producer(s) Chet Atkins Jerry Reedsingles chronology "Ko-Ko Joe" (1971) "Another Puff" (1972) "Smell the Flowers" (1972) your password Reed also took a stab at hosting a TV variety show, filming two episodes of The Jerry Reed Show in 1976. Jerry was a gracious man and he carried a bowl of hard candy in his mail truck to offer to the children along his route, many of whom grew fond of meeting him near their mailboxes, anxiously awaiting his friendly smile and special treat as he delivered their mail. Share Jerry's life story with friends and family. (69 years old). He is survived by his wife, Peggy Britt Reed of Ashburn; brothers, Theron (Ann) Reed of Ashburn and Don Reed of Ashburn; daughters, Sharon (Danny) Wise of Ashburn, Robin Reed of Ashburn, and Kim (Bill) Daniels of Ocilla; sons, Rodd (Linda) Reed of Ashburn and Clay Reed of Omega; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren. Services will be held 5:00pm Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. to the family or plant a tree SYLVIA DAVIDSON OBITUARY. They don't make them like you anymore. Reed was featured in animated form in a December 9, 1972, episode of HannaBarbera's The New Scooby-Doo Movies, "The Phantom of the Country Music Hall" (prod. meet again in Gods.. Jerry Reed, son of the late Junior Reed and Lillie Mae Miller Reed, was born August 17, 1945 in Rembert, South Carolina. Our online store service is here to help you find the best local florist, anywhere nationwide. The first, in W. August 12, 2020 Stricklin Funeral Home, Inc. / 503 East Sloan Street / Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 (618) 252-1711 local_florist Send Flowers Join our obituary email list View all obituaries Contact Us Directions Reed, best known for appearing in the "Smokey and the Bandit" movies . It was followed one year later by Jerry Reed Sings Jim Croce, a tribute to the late singer/songwriter. I love ya and your memory lives on with us. 2 hit with the soundtrack's "East Bound and Down". Try again later. Mitchell was a member of folk group The Appalachians ("Bony Moronie", 1963), and with Roy Drusky was co-credited on the 1965 country No. Funeral services for Jerry Leon "Catfish" Ford will be held on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jason Gann officiating. Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rachel D. Reed of the home; sons, Garland Wayne Reed, William Clay Reed; daughters, Josie DeBerry (Tony), Jerri Lynn Reed, Rachel Reed Morrison (Eddie); brother, Ralph David Reed (Brenda); sisters, Debbie Harris (Michael), Carolyn Benkert (Joey), Cindy Magnes (Phil); grandchildren, Nicholas Tippett, Emily DeBerry, Jacob DeBerry, Kaleigh Morrison, Madison Mattie T. Morrison, Lacie Bird Reed, and a great grandson, Ryder Gage Morrison, along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, many friends and special friend, Marion Red Powell. In one memorable appearance, Reed caught a particularly big largemouth bass and planned to have it preserved and mounted by a taxidermist. Surely will be missed. He turned acquaintances into friends everywhere he went, offering a loving smile, kind words, and a helping hand. SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT SONG IS JUST THE GREATEST SONG IN THE WORLD. Jerry, one of a kind but we will always remember him as Snowman. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Join our family in saying goodbye to a good man, Jerry Reed Lambert, 75 years-old, who passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Pershing Memorial Hospital. We will love you and miss you always. See costs for a variety of products and services. Later he continued his service as a citizen-soldier and member of the Oklahoma National Guard for nearly 20 years, from 1974 to 1993. I love horses and have ridden since I was 10 years old. I heard he was a 'real' truck driver, but I don't know if that's true. Piqua Church of the Brethren525 Boal Ave., Piqua OH 45356, Community Tissue Services349 S. Main St., Dayton OH 45402. Love Brenda,Ernest an Robert FlowersMay you rest in peace will miss youbut will We Own Edmond's only Crematory. Principal Daphne Donoho poses with County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez Press release from Menifee Union School District: MENI. He was handy and skilled, regularly taking on home improvements and always fixing things so that nothing ever stayed broken at Jerrys house. [14], CMT called Jerry Reed "a genuine original who helped take country music and the country lifestyle to a larger mainstream audience. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Your email address will not be published. \"The Guitar Man,\" singer Jerry Reed dies at 71 \r\r\"The Guitar Man\" actor and singer Jerry Reed died from complications from emphysema at the age of 71, according to recent news reports.\r\rKnown as a larger-than-life personality as an entertainer, Reed died in Nashville, Tennessee, Monday.\r\rReed was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and released more than 40 albums over a long career. Reed was born in Atlanta[1] and was the second child of Robert and Cynthia Hubbard. He was active in his church, serving as a deacon and in many other capacities, showing Christs love to others. Upon leaving the corporate world, Jerry took his strong work ethic and gregarious nature to the U.S. to the family or plant a tree He loved his family and prayed for his generations to be standing until Jesus returns. His time with RCA under Chet Atkins nurtured his session playing skills,. Recorded on September 1, the song became his first Top 20 hit, going to No. He was a 20-gallon blood donor with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry W. Reed to show support. 2023 Richard Boles Funeral Service. From what ive heard and seen he was and always will be a great actor and singer. See ya again, when I get to heaven. Reed told Jarvis the only way to get the Jerry Reed sound is to get Jerry Reed. Memorials. Following graduation, Jerry went to work as an accountant with Kerr McGee Corporation in Oklahoma City where he had an esteemed career for nearly 20 years. H. H. Roberts Mortuary 38 S Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH 45417, West Memory Gardens 6722 Hemple Rd, Moraine, OH 45418. Jerry was my inspiration to start playing. Jerry Reed was merely a fresh, young songwriter when the King himself took notice of his talent. They had two daughters, Seidina Ann Hubbard, born April 2, 1960, and Charlotte Elaine (Lottie) Zavala, born October 19, 1970. Your email address will not be published. The country singer Jerry Reed died at the age of 71. Elvis Presley recorded two of his songs in 1968, \"U.S. Male\" and \"Guitar Man.\"\r\rAs a singer in the 1970s and early 1980s, Reed's hits included \"Amos Moses,\" \"When You're Hot, You're Hot,\" \"East Bound and Down,\" \"She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)\" and \"The Bird.\"\r\rIn the mid-1970s, Reed teamed up with friend and actor Burt Reynolds and appeared in the three \"Smokey and the Bandit\" movies as Reynolds' truck-driving sidekick \"The Snowman.\" He also wrote the hit song \"East Bound and Down\" from the first movie.\r\rReed later played Coach Red Beaulieu in the 1998 movie \"The Waterboy\" with Adam Sandler.\r\rReed won two Grammys in the early 1970s and another in 1992 for the album \"Sneakin' Around.\" \r\rFor more bio information about Jerry Reed, go to the following Internet website:\r\rhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Reed To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Already a success as a studio musician and songwriter, "Amos Moses" was a hit and a year later Grammy would come calling when he and Atkins recorded an instrumental together. There were a couple of times he played the part of a 'bad guy', but it didn't fit him. Plus I also was an admirer of his music as well. He was survived by Mitchell and their two daughters. Mr. Reed, Thanks For the "gator" belt buckle! I Had Always Love Jerry Reed In His Movies Called The Smokey And The Bandit And With Sally Filed And Burt Reyonlds He Has Been The Greatest Actor That I Ever Seen Of His Movies Jerry Reed Will Always Be The Best, Just listening to his song Lord Mr. Ford - he was so great - just loved his songs - always made me laugh! It was a part of a lot of people's lives as being born in 73 I don't think you realize the impact he had on not only his generation but future Generations saw him as a good ol boy. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He loved Gloria, his wife of 62 years, and his three daughters with all his heart. Reed graduated from O'Keefe High School, an Atlanta city school. In July 1967, Reed had his best showing on the country chart (No. Jerry Reed was a kindhearted man who was loved by his family and friends and who will always be cherished. He worked for over twelve years for Rack Processing Equipment. your username. GREAT NEWS! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. It plays during the scene where Milo (Gerard Butler) searches Nicole's (Jennifer Aniston) apartment. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Reed married country singer Priscilla Mitchell on July 9, 1959; they had two daughters (Seidina Ann Hubbard, born April 2, 1960, and Charlotte Elaine (Lottie) Zavala, born October 19, 1970) who also became country singers. Johnie Stepp. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Jerry Reed I just really always loved you, God Blessed you with so much talent. Reed guest-starred in the October 13, 1983, episode of Mama's Family, "The Return of Leonard Oates" (Episode 13, Season 2), as Naomi Harper's ex-husband. Jerry A. Reed, 56, of Piqua, passed away unexpectedly at 4:54 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Kettering Hospital of Piqua. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson who was our heart, Noah Andrew Tippett. Messages run for up to one year and you Private burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. A public visitation will be held on Monday, August 19 from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with a formal visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Matthews Funeral Home. Jerry Reese Reed was a faithful and humble servant of the Lord . Jerry is preceded in death by: Wife Carol Ann Young, parents Clinton C. Young and Evelyn H. Young, brother Barry R. Young, and infant brother Larry Young. Try again later. Jerry was a 1984 graduate of Piqua High School. Jerald Allen Reed was 71 years of age when he passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google In 1972 success would be sweet again for his number one Grammy winning smash "When You're Hot,You're Hot". "The Guitar Man," singer Jerry Reed dies at 71 "The Guitar Man" actor and singer Jerry Reed died from com Show more Show more Jerry Reed & Marty Robbins Medley 3.7M views 7 years ago. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He was born October 23, 1965 in Piqua to Karen (Dye) Deal of Piqua and the late Charles Reed. He was born on December 9, 1935, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. LOL, I met him. March 1, 1950 - February 20, 2023. Jerry Reed was one of my favorite actors. Loved your movies but especially your music. This is a carousel with slides. Funeral Home; Death of Jerry Reed. Prelude to the movie, "SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT"! The singles from the album, "Amos Moses" and "When You're Hot, You're Hot" sold over one million copies, and were awarded gold discs by the RIAA[7] The album features songs such as Reed's version of "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" and John D. Loudermilk's free-wheeling song "Big Daddy (Alabama Bound)". Wise-Reed Funeral Home. Love you Son!!!!! Scoopnest. Born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Herbert S. and Doris (McMurtry) Reed, Jerry settled to Manville in 1976. Enter They were his pride and joy! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Jerry Reed and Eddie Dunigan officiating. Feb 28, 2023. Always! Following his service in the Army, Jerry returned to Hobart and it was there that a friend arranged a double date and introduced him to the love of his life. You will be missed. Call us at 405-341-2787. Jerry was born December 23, 1949 in Princeton, West Virginia, son of the late Ralph Clay Reed and Altha Pearl King. [1] It reached No. Male", "A Thing Called Love", "Alabama Wild Man", "Amos Moses", "When You're Hot, You're Hot" (which garnered a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male), "Ko-Ko Joe", "Lord, Mr. Ford", "East Bound and Down" (the theme song for the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit, in which Reed co-starred), "The Bird", and "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)". My thoughts and prayers still go out to your family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Breakfast on Boulevard. Larry Lutz officiating. He is preceded in death by his father and mother; Lige and Linda Reed, his brother Louie Reed and his grandson Kennedy Kimbro. Reed was one of only five people to have the title of Certified Guitar Player (an award bestowed only to those who have completely mastered guitar) and Chet Atkins gave him the title. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 21, 1950 - After hearing about Burt's passing away I could not help but think of Jerry. II Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Amos Moses, Mr. Reeds other big crossover hit, was a paean to life on the Louisiana bayou, featuring his chicken-scratch guitar playing and lines like When Amos Moses was a boy his daddy would use him for alligator bait.. He has made a big impact in my life from his playing and acting, to his down home personality, I will never forget him and god bless him. YOU BRING JOY TO MY HEART. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Mr. Reed accompanied himself on the three dozen Top 40 country hits he recorded under his own name from 1967 to 1983. Select "More search options" to: The email does not appear to be a valid email address. His movie credits would be varied from his true personality.