Charles Edward “JR” Reed, Jr., age 78 of Tyler, Texas formerly of Franklin, TN. JR was born in Franklin, TN to the late Charles Edward, Sr. & Mary Elizabeth Vaughn Reed. He was a 1963 graduate of Franklin High School where he played basketball. JR made his living as a truck driver. He also loved to race as well. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jacqueline Carrman “Buffy” Reed Allred. He is survived by his daughters, Star Reed and Tina (David) Christian; brother, John B. Reed; sisters, Frances Reed Goodman and Mary Jane Reed; grandchildren, Kennedy Slattery, Isaiah Andrews, Lauren Christian and Beaux Christian; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled soon. Memorials may be made to the Charles Edward Reed, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Frances Reed Goodman, P.O. Box 41, Arrington, TN 37014. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289
