Thomas (Tom) Lee Reed II, 60, passed from this life on September 10, 2024, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, MO. Tom was born in Kansas City, MO on January 9, 1964, to Thomas Lee Sr. and Kathleen Eleanor (Green) Reed. Tom’s parents would later welcome a sister, Tammy Elizabeth.
Tom was born with the heart of a servant. He was sensitive to the needs of others and this would help set the direction for his life. After graduating from Nevada High School in 1982, he would earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Preaching and Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Christian College in 1986. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Southern State College in 1994. He found a place to combine this training for the good of others while working as a Social Worker for Pathways and later as a drug and alcohol counselor with Compass Health. He recently achieved 25 years of service.
Tom was an active member of the churches of Christ (Restoration Movement). He used his talents to preach sermons, lead singing, teach Bible study, and work with youth ministry. He traveled to foreign missions in Brazil and India. He also participated in mission trips closer to home in Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
While at Oklahoma Christian, Tom was a member of two student organized gospel acapella vocal groups, singing first tenor. One group, named New Creation, produced three studio recordings and appeared at various venues. Singing was a means of joyful expression for Tom and in addition to leading singing at church, he sang several times with Community Choir, a part of the local Community Council on the Performing Arts.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He will be missed by his co-workers and church family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home, with Bro. Dick Harris officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Nevada Church of Christ in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
