Mr. Edward Eugene Reed, 68, of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
Gene was a dedicated church man serving many congregations in the North Alabama area in his life, as a choir director, choir member, Sunday school teacher, and most recently as organist at First United Methodist Church where he was a member.
Gene was a graduate of UAH where he received a BA degree and also completed post graduate studies. He began as a public school teacher, moved into computer programming, and finally software design.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Morris Reed; 3 daughters, Melissa Reed Hart of Hazel Green, Erica Reed Branch of Biloxi, MS, and Jennifer Reed Tabor of Huntsville; 1 brother, Winston Reed of Searcy, AK; aunt, Joyce Sons of Huntsville; 10 grandchildren; a niece, nephew, and several cousins.
Gene was born in Scottsboro, the son of Doris Reed Rousseau and Raymond Reed, who preceded him in death.
A private burial was held Friday, September 11, 2020 at Cedar Hill Cemetery and a memorial is planned in late October at First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
