Goble Reed Jr.

Mr. Goble Reed Jr., 80, of Waco Texas, went to be with our Lord in the early hours on Sunday, January 17, 2016. A visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home with burial to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Mr. Reed Jr. was born on November 27, 1935 to Goble Reed Sr. & Rebecca Hughes Reed in Hippo, KY. Goble served his country in the United States Army after being drafted in 1958. He served two years in FT. Knox, KY & Gary, IN. After leaving the military, he went back home to Hippo, KY. where he worked with his Dad and brother in the gas industry. He then reenlisted in the Army in 1962 serving all over the world in the Military Intelligence Field, including two tours in Vietnam & Thailand. He also served in The Panama Canal zone, Hawaii & Europe. He was decorated with many medals and awards which included 3 Bronze Stars. He was most proud of of his Meritorious Service Medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired to Alabama where he worked for ten years, counseling on Aging. He sometimes served as a Commander of the Local V.F.W. Post. He then moved to Waco, TX. to be with his family that included, his loving wife of fifty years, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In Waco, he volunteered for Hillcrest Hospital as he selflessly drove guest to and from their cars in all types of weather.He enjoyed playing the game of 42. Goble loved his family and loved his country. He was always a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. He loved to tell stories and talkto anyone about anything at anytime. He never met a stranger. He was kind and wonderful man that will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his Brothers: Jimmy Dean Reed, Carl Reed and Roger Reed all of KY. He leaves behind his loving wife, Martha Reed, his son, Ronnie (Sue) Reed. 8 Grandchildren: Wayne (Shiela) Reed, Blake (Lindsey) Reed, Jarred (Shelby) Milam, Justin (Alisa) Milam. 9 Great Grandchildren: Macy Milam, Mia Milam, Madeline Milam, Hailey Milam, Kievan Reed, Reva Reed, Sydney Reed, Blayke Reed and John Reed who is due in May. 5 Sisters: Thelma Stephens, Gertrude Goble, Elva Prater, Edith Maggard and Sue Prater. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior project or a charity or church of your choise.

Goble Reed Jr.

November 27, 1935 - January 17, 2016