Paul Franklin Reed was born April 19, 1935 in Rogers, New Mexico to Robert Henry Reed and Mary Ellen (Fraser) Reed. He passed from this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years. Paul was raised and educated in Grady, New Mexico and graduated with the Grady High School Class of 1953. After high school he was married to Dessie Lee (Ware) Reed in Clovis, New Mexico on June 13, 1953. Paul spent most of his working life as a Truck Driver for various trucking companies. He faithfully attended Bible Church Owasso for the past 6 years. He had a variety of past times such as custom embroidery work, making ceramics, trading, and shopping at flea markets.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Son;
Ken Reed and wife Carol, of Owasso
Daughter;
Sharon Turnbough, of Jennings
Grandchildren;
Matt Turnbough and wife Christy, of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Janna Hackett and husband Daniel of Clovis, New Mexico
Robert Turnbough and wife Mariola, of Portales, New Mexico
Kirstyn Swarer and husband Paul, of Jennings
Erik Reed and wife Jamie, of Shoreline, Washington
Keith Reed, of Oologah
Robert Malone and wife Nikki, of Collinsville
Great Grandchildren;
Donovan, Savannah, Mason, Corban, R.J. Kaleah, Landon, Levi, and Sadie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary, 2 brothers, Marvin and Weldon, 3 sisters, Roberta, Irma, and Barbara, and his wife, Dessie.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Redeemer Bible Church in Owasso with Pastor Ted Johnson officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Skiatook, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
