Ivy L. Reed Jr.

Ivy Reed Obituary

A retired warehouse supervisor for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, he died of leukemia at 7 p.m., April 22, 2012 at M.D. Anderson Hospital. He was 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at New Gideon Baptist Church on Saturday April 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Geoffrey O. Sykes, Pastor. Interment at Southern Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Reed; mother, Fannie Lorraine Reed; son, Derek Reed; stepson, Dedrian Hogan; sister, Kathleen Reed-Parms; brothers, Haywood C. Reed and Stanley W. Reed; and grandchildren, Dasia Tolbert, Phillip Reed, and Hannah Reed. Preceded in death by his father, Ivy L. Reed, Sr.; sister, Rita R. Hurst; maternal grandparents, Elvin Sr. and Winnie Gray; and nephew, Kirkland D. Parms.

Published by The Advocate on Apr. 27, 2012.
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WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY

MAY GOD WHO KNOWS HOW GREAT YOUR LOSS
AND FEELS THE HURT YOU BEAR GRANT YOU
PEACH AND COMFORT NOW AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.

DIANE JOHNSON- CARTER

May 4, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Ivy was a great co-worker and helper. He will be greatly missed.

Sandra McCraine Partin

April 30, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy for your lost. Mrs. Wanda, we will keep you and your family in our daily prayers. Sarah Holliday and Family

April 28, 2012

To Wanda & Family

Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorry and comfort during ur pain.

Earth has NO sorrow that GOD n heaven cannot heal!!

Cecelia Morris-Honora

April 28, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sandra Woodfork and Siblings

April 27, 2012

I am sorry to hear about your lost, but my thoughts and prayers arw with you, If you need me I'm just a phone call away

Adrian & Willie Beverly

April 27, 2012

To the Reed Family, I am sorry to hear of Mr. Ivy's passing he will be dearly missed by all that ever knew him.
Rhonda
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Rhonda Lasseigne

April 27, 2012

To the family of Ivy and sister Kathleen, my sympathy and prayers are extended and I know he will be missed by you all. Although he is absent from the body that means Ivy is in the presence of the Lord. May the Lord strengthen you all and be of comfort during this time.

Kathy Holmes Williams

April 27, 2012

To The Reed Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Elwood & Wilma Carter & Family

April 27, 2012

To Wanda & all the Family of Ivy L. Reed, Jr.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Always remember there is nothing too hard for God.

Your cousins

Pastor Allen Eric Cotton 1st & Gail Dempsey Cotton

April 27, 2012

Hello Reed Family, I am sorry to hear about Ivy passing. Silas Smith Jr. Houston,Texas

Silas Smith Jr

April 27, 2012

You will be missed dear cousin.

Verna Gordon

April 27, 2012

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