Ralph Reed

July 4, 1935 - May 23, 2019

Mr. Ralph Reed, age 83 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Reed was born July 4, 1935 to the late Will Reed and the late Sarah Margaret Pitts Reed. Mr. Reed, a native of Ambrose, GA, owned and operated Reed’s Plumbing & Electric in Douglas for many years. He was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include: His wife of 60 years: Carolyn Carver Reed of Douglas, GA 1 Son: Michael Reed and wife Debra of Nicholls, GA 2 Daughters: Melinda Reed Jordan and husband Billy of Douglas, GA Melissa Reed Whitley and husband Bruce of Douglas, GA 1 Brother: Bill Reed and wife Vivian of Clermont, FL 2 Sisters: Martha Sue Rowell and husband Glynn of Screven, GA Wylene Mancil and husband Billy of Douglas, GA 5 Grandchildren: Jonathan Reed, Leslie McMillan, Selina Boggan, Kristen Music and Ethan Whitley 10 Great Grandchildren Special Care Givers: Debra Courson, Phoebe Burch, Wilma Hulsey and Cindy Hulbert. Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends. The funeral service was held Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 2:00 P. M., at First Assembly of God with Rev. Marshall Adcock and Rev. Brandon McMillan officiating. The Interment followed in Salem Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Jonathan Reed, Ashley Boggan, Ethan Whitley, Dewaine Mancil, Andrew Music and Aaron Reed. Special Musical Selections, “Celebrate Me Home” was presented by the Soloist, Jessica Medders with Jana Hutto, at the Piano, “Well Done” was presented by the Soloist, Alison Adcock, with Jana Hutto, at the Piano, and “Wish You Were Here” was presented by the Soloist, Rev. Marshall Adcock, with Jana Hutto, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Jana Hutto. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.