Obituary of Henry Charles Reed
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
Henry Charles Reed, 62, departed this life on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Alexandria, LA, after a brief illness. Born on February 25, 1956, he was the youngest child of the late Willie Reed, Sr. and the late Mary Clark Reed.
Henry, or “Charles” as he was so favorably known, was baptized at an early age at Newman United Methodist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Samuel W. Walker. He was active throughout his younger years with the youth ministry and later, due to work obligations, was only able to attend for special occasions or celebrations.
Charles was educated at Peabody Elementary, Jones St. Jr. High, and Peabody High School, and later received his CAN certification at Delta College. Once certified, he worked diligently in that position at many nursing homes in the Alexandria/Pineville area for approximately 37 years.
Charles entered eternal life at the home of his sister, Mary R. Bell, to be reunited with his parents and other relatives who preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memories 2 daughters, Niesha Roland and Jasmine Gibbs; 2 sisters Margaret R Baker (Charles), Mary R. Bell, and 1 brother Willie Reed, Jr all of Alexandria, LA as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and numerous friends.
