Thomas Jeffrey Reed

On Thursday morning, November 5, 2026, THOMAS JEFFREY REED, of Wytheville, VA, left this earthly life to live in eternity with his professed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thomas fought a long and courageous battle against a merciless disease.

He was born in Princeton, WV on November 21, 1961, to the late John Carr Reed and Ethel Mae Bullins-Reed. From an early age, he had a natural gift for playing music. He was an extremely talented guitarist, pianist, and organist yet was known for his humility.

In the early years of his adulthood, his love for God and music led him to serve in church ministry touching many lives along the way.

Thomas was a devoted father of four and loved his family dearly. He will be deeply missed by those who cherished him the most and by those whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by parents; John Carr Reed and Ethel Mae Bullins-Reed, a nephew; Donnie Eugene Reed, and a brother-in-law; Barry Bradshaw.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife; Carol Reed; his Children and their mother; Jeremy Reed, Eric Reed (Mindy), Monica Taylor (Robbie), Shawn Reed (Lauren) and Debra Reed; his grandchildren; Nathan Jones, Evan Reed, Blake Reed, Lydia Reed, McKenzie Taylor, Bryce Taylor, and the soon to arrive, Paisley Dawn Reed; bonus grandchildren; Kanon Slaughter and Jasmine Slaughter; his great-grandchild, Eva Jones; his siblings; John Reed (Brenda), Mike Reed (Libby), Tony Reed (Drema), Bob Reed (Martha), Sharon Goodman (Gene) and Ginny Bradshaw; Thomas also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins for whom he also cared deeply.

Thomas, as per his wishes, will be cremated and no funeral services will be held.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wythe Hospice, Carol Reed, and Tammy Stowers for the excellent care and compassion that Thomas received during his final days.

The Redd family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, avestandsons.com, (540) 921-2985.