Donald Ray Reeder better known as 'Donnie', age 74 of Byrdstown, TN, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 8, 1949 in Byrdstown, TN to Osby Owen Reeder and Martha (Flowers) Reeder. He was a furniture factory employee, a member of Moodyville Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
Donnie was survived by (2) sons: Donny Reeder, Lonnie Reeder (Lana); (3) grandchildren: C.J Reeder (Julia), Cole Reeder, and Cain Reeder; (1) great-grandchild: Jackson Reeder. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Osby and Martha Reeder; wife: Frances "Bea" Reeder; (1) sister: Lucille Smith; (6) brothers: Junior, Jim, Cee, Ward, Earl, and Jesse Reeder.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November, 22, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joel Chappell Sr. and Bro. Joel Chappell Jr. officiating. The burial was in Smyrna Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Les Reeder, Robert Reeder, Larry Reeder, JimBob Beaty, Travis Beaty and PeeWee Taylor.
*The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 22 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. *
*Memorial contributions can be made to Smyrna Cemetery Fund in memory of Donnie Reeder.