William "Bill" Reed
April 9, 1950 ~ July 3, 2020
Born in:
Mecklenburg Co., NC
Resided in:
Buncombe Co., NC
William “Bill” Ray Reed, 70, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Reed was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Frances Opal Reed.
Bill graduated from Reynolds High School in 1968 and then from A-B Tech in 1970 with a degree in Tool and Die. He worked in Tool and Die for over 40 years and would even teach the trade to others throughout his career. He was a former member of Arden First Baptist Church and a current member of Biltmore Church. He served on several mission trips with the Buncombe Baptist Association. He was an avid hunter and fisherman but most importantly a beloved Bop Bop, Father, Husband and Friend.
Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynn Wilson Reed; daughter, Andrea Matthews and two grandchildren, Garrett Reed Matthews and Graham Riley Matthews.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Cemetery in Asheville.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Reuter Family YMCA, https://ymcawnc.org/give with special thanks to the Livestrong Program.
Services
Graveside Service: July 8, 2020 11:00 am
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Lynn & Andrea you are both in my prayers. Love u both.
Love and sympathy to Lynn and Andrea.
Lynn an Andrea, Many prayers for you both. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
Sending love and prayers to you.
Lynn, I am so sorry to hear this. You know we grew up together on Wanoca, and he and Ronnie were such good friends. Sending prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers go up for you and your family.
Lynn, so Sorry To read This about Bill . A great Loss to You & Andrea & to everyone that Knew Him. You Know He is with his lord & Savior in a new Body. I will be keeping you in my Prayers. It won’t be easy getting thru all this but Know that God will be with You All the time. I know what you are going Thru. I have been There. love To All.
Lynn I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. God bless you.
Lynn, we are so sorry to hear about Bill. Sending prayers of comfort and strength to see y’all through these days ahead. God is with you. Blessings..💜✝️
Lynn and family, we are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You and he have been been very good friends for many, many years. If you need anything, just holler!
Love you Lynn…praying for you and the family.
Lynn, You and your family are in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time.
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I follow the plan God laid for me
I saw his face, I heard His call
I took His hand and left it all
Until we meet again My Friend
Love in Christ,
Ethel Jacobson
Bill was a treasured YMCA member and friend, and we will miss the way his presence brightened our building, as well as and the day of each person he encountered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lynn, Andrea and family.