Service Details
Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 2: 00 p.m. at Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 3303 Nicholson Rd., Franksville, WI. Full military honors will follow. A visitation for Jimmie will take place at the church on Saturday from 12 Noon until the time of the service.
Jimmie Lee Reed, age 73 was called home on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
He was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on March 26, 1947 a son of Charlie and Minnie (nee: Nichols) Reed. He moved to Beloit, WI in 1948 and relocated to Milwaukee, WI in 1964 where he resided until the time of his death.
Jimmie was a graduate of West Division High School in Milwaukee and upon graduation entered the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War entering in 1966 serving in the Mortuary Affairs Division until his discharge from active duty in 1968.
Jimmie was a teacher’s aide for the Milwaukee Public Schools, then drove bus for Lamar’s Bus Company for five years and finished his employment at Patrick Cudahy until his retirement, then bowling became his job and passion. Jimmie also enjoyed good “old school” R & B music, dancing, and was a fanatic fan of the Seattle Sea Hawks and the Denver Broncos.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Tina (Craig) Morris of Racine; his grandchildren, DiAngilo J. Hiller, Dylan E. Morris, Finesse C. Marshall, and Kira E. Morris: his great granddaughter Khya. He is further survived by his mother, Minnie Nichols of Milwaukee; his siblings, Marilyn Stokes of Milwaukee, Debra Ann (Willie) Williams of Georgia, Dorothy (David) Jackson of Milwaukee, Jerome (Pamela) Nichols of Milwaukee; Debra Reed, Valerie Reed, Theresa Reed & Charles Reed, all of Tupelo, MS; Georgia Robertson of Grand Rapids, MI; and Larry Reed of California; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Reed; and four sisters, Loreen Davenport, Maxine Purvis, Delores Nichols, and Alice Nichols.
Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 2: 00 p.m. at Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 3303 Nicholson Rd., Franksville, WI. Full military honors will follow. A visitation for Jimmie will take place at the church on Saturday from 12 Noon until the time of the service.
Demetrius powell says
Sorry about your lost praying for you and your family
Vincent Jones says
GOD BLESS YOU JR, MAY YOU HAVE EVERLASTING ETERNAL PEACE.
Barry Jones says
To a good man JR was a really good friend we bowled together for years lots of good times fun and laughter will truly be miss Rest easy my friend nothing but love
Jamaro Powell says
JR you was a great man…… Praying/ condolences to the family…. Continue shine like you always did….. RIP
David E Chambers says
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RIP Jimmy
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
RECEIVING THE LORDS INVITATION TO THE KINGDOM 👑
Katherine Suttle says
You were always a gentle giant with a sense of humor. Rest in peace my friend. From a former bowler.
Bill Monce says
Rest in peace JR. You are missed by many.
Margaret and Gus Green says
J R will be missed. My husband and I enjoyed his friendship and loved bowling with him. You have our deepest sympathy.
TYRONE m says
Outstanding man.
Rest in peace my friend
God has got another outstanding man
Clover Barnes says
Rest well JR! 🙏🏾
Gail Rodgers says
JR thanks for the conversation and laughter on our bus rides to Cincinnati. You will be missed at bowling. Rest easy and peacefully in heaven.
Anonymous says
Mr. Jr. It’s was so nice getting to no you and eveybody on the bus ride back to Milwaukee you treated my like IFamily and you will be surely missed. Rest In Peace . Curtis from DC
Anonymous says
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cooley
Steve Cooley says
Be easy my friend, gonna that crazy laugh of yours. We will see you on the other side.
Alissa Davenport says
I love u uncle Jimmy, kiss my mom and all the family❤️ u will truly be missed.
Aletha says
Tina the loss will always be with you But the love he gave will be greater ❤️
Willie Conley says
My condolences to the family. RIP big guy.
Katina Townsend says
May the Lord continue to comfort you during this time special prayers to you and your family…
Kim D. says
Jimmie, my memories are watching you play softball and then partying at the sponsors and Robert D’s where we had fun on the dance floor! We also managed to meet up at bowling tournaments and you pointed out the bums I should stay away from! R.I.P friend. Heaven got another angel!
Melvin & Ann Weakley Sr. says
May you rest in peace with the heavenly Father, God.
Linda Jackson says
Praying for you and family for healing and peace ina difficult time.
Joyce Denton says
Sorry for your loss Tina. My prayers and condolences to you and your family
Stephanie Pratt says
My deepest, deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you.
Carlos Clark says
So happy to have bowled with you and enjoyed each event with you. May you rest on my friend.
Keith & Maryann Lauersdorf says
Our prayers go out with your family during this time. James will be missed, my husband and I bowled with him on our team. Rest in Peace .