David W. Reed

David Willie Reed of Noxapater, Mississippi went home on September 7, 2025, resting at home with his family. David decided only a month ago that God’s plan was for him to win the battle of cancer and the reward would be an eternal home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 10 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason McArthur officiating assisted by Reverend Chuck Reed and Ross Reed. Visitation will also be the day of the service at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater with Reverend William Shepheard officiating. Born July 5, 1944, in Winston County, Mississippi, David was the son of Charlie Reed and Flora Blancey Reed. He grew up in Noxapater and settled for a farm and gardening life. In the 10th grade, David fell in love with his beautiful wife of 61 years, Mary Genelle Parker Reed. David Reed from day one had a natural gift of how things worked and should be repaired. This led to a 10-year career with Taylor Machine Works, followed by a role as Maintenance Supervisor at Georgia Pacific Chemical Plant from where he retired. It was joked that the day he retired he went straight to his barn and shop and visited both daily for his remaining years. David loved many things—farming, hunting—but most importantly, he loved his Lord. He and his wife Mary were most recently called the Pillars of First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater where David served as Deacon and he served on the Board of Directors for Sunrise Cemetery Association with First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater. David was also the go-to source for young men who wanted to be told nothing short of the truth about life and God. However, the joy of David’s life was the family he and Mary built. They had three children he loved with all he had: Tammy Reed (Doug) Thomas of Noxapater, Michael David (Michelle) Reed of Hamilton, Alabama, and Charlie Jay Reed of Birmingham, Alabama. The stern-to-the-core man melted at the sight of any of his family and everyone knew the biggest smile you could get out of David was mentioning his family. Never did he miss a chance to tell them life lessons and exactly what was needed to be successful in life and that provided every component necessary to ensure (and require) that all three of his children graduated college. This was not negotiable, and the kids knew. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his six grandchildren: Tiffany Thomas (Adam) Byrd, Cassie Thomas (Tyler) Wells, Austin Reed, Cole Reed, Ross Reed, and Lake Reed, as well as his four great-grandchildren: Joy and Beau Byrd and Devin and Davey Wells. He is also survived by three sisters: Mildred Goodin of Noxapater, Patsy Webb also of Noxapater, and Martha McArthur of Louisville; special friends, Autry Rutledge of Noxapater and Bill Cole of Columbus, Mississippi; in addition to a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charles Reed. Serving as pallbearers are Austin Reed, Cole Reed, Ross Reed, Mark Goodin, Stephen Goodin, and Chris Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Lake Reed, Doug Thomas, Chris McArthur, Bill Cole, and Autry Rutledge. Memorials in honor of David may be given to First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater, 7126 Garrigues Road, Louisville, MS 39339. The Reed family would like to thank caregivers Melanie and Catina for the compassionate care David received. Everyone knew where you stood with David Reed, where he stood with God, and today rest knowing he is standing with God. Amen. Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.

David W. Reed

July 5, 1944 - September 7, 2025

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David W. Reed

July 5, 1944 - September 7, 2025

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