Birth date: Nov 19, 1932 Death date: Oct 19, 2011
James Weldon "Jim" Reed, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 one month short of his seventy-ninth birthday. Mr. Reed was born in Cleburne, TX on November 19, 1932 to Pearcy and Laline Reed. Coach Reed was a mem Read Obituary
JoAnn, Ronny, Teresa-- Sorry it has taken me so long to find this tribute page. I spoke to Don only a couple weeks after Jim's unfortunate passing and I just wanted to tell you all how much I thought of Jim, the man he was, and all he did for me as a kid. Will never forget sitting in your living room during a night off covering the Branch Davidian Siege in Waco 20 years ago and laughing about stuff that happened twenty years before that in Fairfield. Thoughts and prayers continue with you! Mike Capps
Austin, Texas
Dear JoAnn, Don and Sallie, Barbara and I were watching the State playoffs on television tonight and it brought back memories of the days at Fairfield. I decided to try and locate you on Facebook and Google. We are both saddened by the news of Jim's passing. We often recall the fun we had with our little group of teachers there. Please send us news when you get a chance. Your friends, Dennis and Barbara Price
Mrs. Reed, I want you to know I am very sorry for your loss. I just heard that Coach Reed passed away. He was a great man and a great coach. I really enjoyed playing football for him at West High. He got a raw deal after my senior year when he was replaced as Head Coach, but I can assure you that he always had the respect and admiration of everyone on that team. Even back then he was much more than a coach, he was a friend. He was tough on us when we needed him to be, but he always treated us with respect. I personally can say that's a big part of the reason I loved playing for him. I would have done my best to run through a wall for him if he asked me to. The world would be a better place if we had more people like him coaching our kids. I will pray that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Coach Reed was a mentor to all of us considered to be "troubled youth" in the Channelview area during the 1970's. He made a lasting impression on each of us. He was a good man and the salt of the earth kind of guy.
Thanks Coach - I enjoyed playing Football for you , Coach ( Big Don) and Coach Ford. Ya'll did a good job in Fairfield.
To the BEST teacher I ever had! You will be missed. God Bless you!
Okay Jim, what am I going to do now that you aren't here to tease me about everything I do and say and wear and breathe. We (Don, you, JoAnn and I) had some great times at West, at the Beach, Laughlin, fishing, you name it we had some great times. The Reed family circle has been shattered lately, but we still have our memories and those live with us everyday.
TO THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD. I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH.I WILL MISS THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER WHILE MOM WAS IN HOSP. OUR BREAKFAST AT DENNY'S AND WHATABURGER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MOVING DOWN HERE 3YRS AGO. BEEN THE BEST TIME OF MINE AND RONNIES LIVES. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE SISSY
Jim you were a good neighbor and friend! You will be missed dearly! Good Bless you and enjoy yourself.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and JoAnn always! John
