Billy Tom Reed, 82, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016.
Visitation: 5-7p.m. Wednesday, June 22, from 5:00 p.m. at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend Road in Waco
Funeral Service: 10:00a.m. Thursday, June 23, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Rev. Gale Neelye and Rev. J.E. Jean officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Billy Tom was born February 27, 1934 in Menlow to Tommy Reed and Frankie (Miller) Reed. He moved to Abbott in his teen years. Billy married Beth Bessire in 1956 in Aquilla. Billy served in the United States Army for two years and upon returning, he went to work at General Tire where he retired in 1982 with 28 years of service. He later worked for the Connally School District for 22 years in maintenance and driving a school bus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepfather, Joe Padgett.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Reed of Lacy Lakeview; son, Jim Reed and wife, Amy of Woodway; grandchildren, Heather Reed, Brady Reed, Cole Meade, Lauren Meade; brother, Eddy Reed and wife, Sue of Waxahachie; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeview Methodist Church.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Jim Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sympathy to Beth and family and
Eddy Reed and Sue.. Please ask Eddy to call me as I have lost his phone number.
We are lifelong friends from Menlow.
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sympathy to Beth and family and
Eddy Reed and Sue.. Please ask Eddy to call me as I have lost his phone number.
We are lifelong friends from Menlow. MY last message was prematurely sent.
Beth, Jim Bob, Brady and Heather – I’m so sorry for your loss and fully understand the pain involved. My prayers and all good thoughts are with you.
Beth, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Jerry & Joan Brooks Hopkins
Dear Aunt Beth,
We are very sorry for your loss. I am so glad that Mom, Sue, and I were able to visit you and Uncle Billy Tom at the hospital a few weeks ago and learn about when and how you met at your basketball practice and drove to Hillsboro for a coke. I love you and have nothing but fond memories of our visits taking about Willie Nelson and playing dominos.
This will be such a hard week for you and Jim and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
Harley Bessire
To the family of Billy Reed I am sorry for your loss HR was a good christian and also hard worker I worked at general tire with him for 22 yrs my god be with you and family thru this I am James mitcham Houston TX formerly from lacy Lakeview
Beth and Family,
Many years at Connally we enjoyed the friendship and care that you and your husband so graciously rendered. We are so, so sad for your loss and send our sincerest sympathy and love. May God wrap all of you in His Powerful Arms of strength and grace.
Coach George and Cyndi Snokhous
Dear Mrs. Reed,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for the opportunity to help provide care to him these last years at Lake Shore Village. He was such a delightful man!
Sig Kreis
Jessica Randall
Marty Curbo
Mary Canava
Beth and Jim Bob,
My heart is saddened to hear about the loss of Billy Tom. All of you have been family to us all of our lives. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Please know that both of you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you face the difficult days ahead. Lots of love, hugs and prayers to both of you.
I love yall very much,
Barbara Harwell
Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth,
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrea Gatlin Holt
Aquilla, Texas
In Abbott High School all the girls thought Billy Tom was the most handsome boy in school. Billy Tom was also
one of the nicest boys in school. My twin sister, Jean, and I played basketball against Beth, a skilled player from
Aquilla. No doubt Billy Tom’s laughter and smile will be remembered by all who knew him. My sympathy to
Beth, son Jim and his family, and to Eddy and his family.