Edwin W. Reed, age 78, of Moundville, MO passed away peacefully at home after battling a lengthy illness on January 21, 2025. Born to Cecil W. and Dorothy Ellen (Kennedy) Reed on December 12, 1946. Edwin attended Foster, Sprague and Rich Hill schools. He graduated from Rich Hill High School with the Class of 1964.
After school Edwin worked at various jobs including Hallmark Cards and Sweet Lumber. He decided this type of work wasn’t for him and joined the Air Force in September 1965. As a member of the Air Force Commandos, he was deployed to Vietnam in November 1967 and received an early out in July 1968. As an E4 Sergeant, he was honorably discharged in September 1971. Edwin received several medals including Air Force Commendation.
After returning home, he worked at LaCygne Power Plant but wanted to be his own boss. He quit that job and started trucking. He was known for his cleaned and chromed out trucks which was a weekend project for the family. Due to declining health, he sold his last truck in 2005 and took on his past times of fishing and hunting.
His grandkids are what he lived for. He couldn’t wait until Saturdays to watch Aiden play baseball, basketball or football. He also taught Aiden how to mow the perfect yard. He was proud of his oldest granddaughter, Brittica, for obtaining her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022. He welcomed twin granddaughters, Addison and Avery, in 2023. He enjoyed the time with them and always having a MumMum for them when they came to visit. In November 2024, he welcomed his newest granddaughter, Sutton. Although his time with her was short, he loved her visits so he could feed and hold her. One week before his passing, his first great grandson was born, Benjamin George.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Regina. One son, Jeff (Stacy) of Alexandria, LA; two daughters, Ashley (Daniel) and Haley (Austin) of Nevada, MO. One grandson, Aiden Matthew of Nevada MO; Four granddaughters, Brittica Lynn (Ruston) of Alexandria, LA, Addison Mae, Avery Lane, and Sutton Rayne all of Nevada, MO; one step-grandson, Clayton Michael of Nevada; and one great-grandson, Benjamin George of Alexandria, LA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
