Jerry Edwin

Reed

Jerry Edwin Reed, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, peacefully at his home. Jerry was a beloved husband and father and will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.

Jerry was born on December 13, 1944, in Arkansas, to James Edward Reed and Mary Lucille Reed. Jerry lived and attended High School in Judsonia, and where he graduated and earned his high school diploma. After graduating high school, Jerry went on to enlist in the United States Navy and honorably served for 4 years. After serving in the Navy, Jerry started a career in commercial truck driving, and where he moved and settled in Sweetwater, Texas. Jerry enjoyed truck driving and seeing the different states and countryside. While working as a truck driver, he met Cynthia (Cindy) Lankford, who he later married on April 6, 1978, and both have been married for 46 years. Not only was Jerry a devoted husband, but he was also a devoted father to his children. In his free time, Jerry loved playing golf with numerous friends, watching sports and Nascar, and other TV shows. In his later years, Jerry loved surrounding himself with his grandchildren and playing with his loving dogs, Maggie, Beau, and Millie; and spending leisure time at home with his wife.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father James Edward and mother Mary Lucille Reed.

Survivors include his loving wife Cindy, of Sweetwater. Children: Debra Sells and husband Mike Sells of Sweetwater, and Son Jeffery Reed and wife Christin Reed of Sweetwater.  Grandchildren include Drew Sells and Zoey Sells of Sweetwater, and McKenzie Reed and Jeffery Reed Jr of Sweetwater; and several great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at McCoy's Funeral home located at 401 East 3rd Street in Sweetwater.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., for family and friends at the Blackwell Cemetery in Blackwell, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the American Heart Association