Obituary For Leon Reid

Mr. Leon Reid was born on June 9, 1948, in West Point, Georgia, to the late Jessie Mae Wright Reid and Willie Reid, Sr. He peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, April 17, 2023, at his residence.

Leon confessed Christ at an early age while attending Love Union and later joined St. John Baptist Church, where he was a faithful, active member.

He was a 1966 graduate of Harrison High School. Leon's love for sports started at an early age while participating in track and field and baseball. He had an avid passion for sports that continued throughout his life, from playing travel softball with local clubs, being a domino men Club member, and supporting his children and grandchildren by attending all games no matter the destination.

Before his health declined, he attended the Alabama High School Basketball State Final Tournament in Birmingham, AL, annually. Regarding sports, Leon was a guru of knowledge, especially of the Auburn Tigers. Winning or losing season, Leon was a die-hard fan.

Leon was a pillar in the community. Willing to assist and help anyone. He worked in the textile industry for years.

Leon was preceded in death by his daughter, Leonda Murry Reid; siblings, Willie Reid, Jr., and Clarice V. Reid – Harper; and grandparents, Jesse and Lela Mae Wright.

Most importantly, he was family oriented and cared deeply for his family and friends. Leon is survived by his wife, Jackie Reid, and children, Shawn and Sonya, of Lanett, AL. He leaves to cherish his memories with his loving and devoted daughters: Corinthian (Tony) Tate of Daphne, AL, Carla (Alvin) Jackson of Lanett, AL, Veleria (Joseph) Floyd of Riverview, FL, and Marshonntri (Deryan) Austin of Atlanta, GA, one son Ken (Phebe) Warner of Valley, AL; special nephews, Kenneth (Valeria) Reid, Sr. of Melbourne, FL and Jesse (Alicia) Reid of Miramar, FL; one special sister in law, Evangelist Lucy A. Reid of Pembroke Pines, FL, special aunt, Carrie Wright of Birmingham, AL, fourteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three sisters(Gloria, Sharon, and Brenda), two brothers(Jeffery and Edward); children he called his own, Marshon Harper, Nonie Huguley, Cassandra Matthews, and an array of other children he supported during their upbringing; and a host of loving and caring cousins, other relatives, and friends. Special thanks to Ms. Stacy Briskey as a caregiver, Perry, and the Garden Greene Community.

Funeral Services for Mr. Reid will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET in the sanctuary of the St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Trammell, Pastor/Eulogist, Rev. W. L. Darden and Rev. Michael Stiggers, assisting. Interment will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held on Friday April 21, 2023 from 2:00 p.m ET until 6:00 p.m. ET at the mortuary.

Arrangements entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary.

Services

Guest Book

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Sending heartfelt sympathy for the passing of my neighbor and friend Leon. I will miss him greatly. - Pete Grady

- The Grady Bunch

To the Family of Mr. Leon Reid, I'm sad to hear about the loss of your father, and I will always remember him. He left a heartwarming legacy of memories for his family to cherish until you meet again. Stay with God & in Prayer The Grady Bunch

- The Grady Bunch

To The Family: No one can truly feel the grief that you bear, but may it help to know that we are praying that God will grant you peace during your hour of bereavement. -Anderson & Tate Family

- Shirley Anderson

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. So glad I have the voicemails to listen to when I'm thinking of you. I miss you daddy!

- Your daughter, Mrs Tate

Sending our condolences to the Reid Family may God give you strength to get through this most difficult time.

- The Hodo & Magby Families