Ronald Eugene Reed

Ronald Eugene Reed, age 80 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, dog dad to his special little man Copper, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He was of the Baptist faith. He is a veteran of The United States Army where he served as a combat engineer and expert rifleman.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Nina Reed, several brothers and sisters, daughter Dana Seibold, and son Ronald “Ronnie” Reed II.

Survived by his wife of almost 47 years Betty Reed, son Anthony Reed (Leanna), son Christopher Reed (April), son Jonathan Reed (Amanda), daughter Melissa Yearwood (Zach), grandsons Isaiah Reed, Dakota Reed, Kylo Reed, Noah Reed, Anthony Reed Jr., and Brandon Reed, granddaughters Teaira Korte, Hailee-ann, and Dana Reed, and several additional special great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 1:45PM on Monday, April 7, 2025 for a 2:00PM interment service. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com