Richard “Ricky” Allen Reed, 73, of Huntsville, AL went to be with the Lord peacefully Tuesday, November 10th, 2026. He fought a courageous battle with health struggles this past year, and we rejoice that he is healed and in the presence of the Lord!
He is survived by his daughter, Lois Ann Reed Henson and his son-in-law, Josh Henson; his mother, Sarah Reed; his four siblings; Ronnie Reed (Daphne), Randy Reed (Karen), Catherine Anne Reed South (Chris), and Sarah Frances Reed Shotts; 9 nieces and nephews, and 11 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father; Elwyn Reed.
Richard was born on February 7th, 1953, in Birmingham, AL. He and his family moved to Huntsville when he was a young child to be with family, and he was proud to call Huntsville home ever since.
Richard graduated from Huntsville High School and went on to obtain a B.S. degree in Business from Jacksonville State University. He began his career after graduation with the Department of Defense here in Huntsville. He graduated from their Quality Assurance program and went on to have a very successful 30+ year career as an Acquisitions & Quality Assurance Specialist. He began his retirement in 2018.
Richard held many titles; beloved son, brother, uncle, friend…but the one he was most proud of was “dad”! His daughter Lois Ann was the light of his life and his greatest accomplishment. They had a bond that daddy/daughters could only hope for! He gave her enough love, encouragement, and laughter to last a lifetime! He was the very best girl dad! From tea parties and dress-up to cheerleading and beauty pageants to Phi Mu sorority weekends, he did it all for his little girl! A job well done!
Richard never met a stranger and was most loved for his sense of humor and quick wit like his dad! There was never a time you were with him that he would not make you laugh! He was just so much fun! He was laid back and appreciated the small things in life!
Memorial services will be held Monday, November 16th, 2026, at Huntsville First United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 with the service following at 11:00. All are invited to the burial immediately following at Maple Hill Cemetery.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord”! 2 Corinthians 5:8 The family rejoices that Ricky is healed and in the presence of the Lord! They will miss him immensely but look forward to being reunited with him in Heaven!
