Tommy L. Reed Sr.

Tommy Lee Reed Sr. was born Sept. 4, 1953, in Arkadelphia,

Ark., to Eloise Dickerson and Atoy Reed and transitioned on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Tommy, a 1973 graduate of Hot Springs High School, married Debbie Thompson in September 1974 and they had two sons: Thomas “Tutu” Reed Jr. and Derrick Reed. In April 1981, he married Shirley Davis and to this union, two more children were added: Tanya Reed and Edward Reed. His children were a source of pride. He retired from the Garland County Road Department with 37 years of service.

Who was Tommy Reed without mentioning the Daybreak Hunting Club and his love for hunting and the years it took him to perfect his craft at deer hunting. And of course, his love for fishing. That was who made Tommy Reed the man the outdoorsmen. Seeking his peace with Nature. But he also found peace among his fellow 1973 Hot Springs High School classmates as members of their alumni organization. He was instrumental in their meetings, fundraisers and gatherings. Tommy also was a member of Historic Eureka Missionary Baptist Church.

Tommy was preceded in death by his son, Thomas “Tutu” Reed Jr.

Tommy’s well-cherished life will be everlasting in the hearts and minds of his father, Atoy Reed; his mother, Eloise Blackmon; sisters, Vanessa (Lemuel) Oakley, Brenda Blackmon-carr; brother, Dennis Blackmon; children, Derrick Reed, Tanya Reed and Edward Reed; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one aunt, Zelma Smith; and very special friend, Nicki Battles.

The graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Crestview Cemetery, 3077 E. Grand Service Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.