David Reed

David E. Reed, 75, of rural Maysville, Arkansas, passed away on December 29, 2011, at home on his beloved farm. He was born on December 23, 1936, in Greggton, Texas. He was an Armed Services Veteran who served a tour of duty in Korea. David was a farmer although he held many jobs in his life. He was a carpenter and home builder in Siloam Springs for several years. The last home he built was on his farm in the early 1970’s and he lived there for the rest of his life. He married his wife, Jane, on January 26, 1979, and they have worked together on their farm gathering eggs and raising cattle for the past 30 years. He also worked as a plant electrician at La-Z-Boy and as a mechanic at McKee Foods for several years, but he was first and foremost a farmer. David was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Woody Reed and two brothers, Gerald Reed and Wilbur Reed. David is survived by his loving family: his wife Jane Reed, of the home; two daughters, Pennie Easter and husband Bill of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, Shawn Lawrence-Reed and fiancé Rick Dimmitt, both of Siloam Springs; three granddaughters, Takoshia Barcenas of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, Maddison Booker and Makenzie Booker of Siloam Springs; one grandson, Tyler Reed Easter of Spavinaw, Oklahoma; two great-grandsons, Gabriel Barcenas and Xavier Barcenas of Spavinaw, Oklahoma; one sister, Arlene Farmer of Siloam Springs; one brother, Dale Reed of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma; three brothers-in-law, Dwain Kelly and wife Judy of Springdale, Arkansas; Joe Kelly and wife Karen of Siloam Springs, Steve Kelly and wife Karen of Siloam Springs; two special aunts, Rita Reed of Siloam Springs and Ora Holland of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held for David at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 2, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to any of the local charities that provide food, clothing, shelter or medical care to those in need during these tough and trying economic times. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

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David Reed

December 23, 1936 - December 29, 2011