Carl W. Reed, 80, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be the members of Knights of Columbus. Honorary Pallbearers will be Craig Reed, Brad Roy, Bruno Schulz, Perry Gray and Gavin Gray.
Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Cursillo Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Mamou, Louisiana on October 10, 1932, Carl was the son of Eraste and Vernice (Fontenot) Reed. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from DuPont as an electrician. Carl helped build St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City where he was a member and an usher for 42 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and volunteered at the Orange Christian Services on Thursdays where he worked in the pantry.
Carl is survived by his wife, Parnel Reed of Orange; daughter, Carlis A. Roy and husband, Brad of Bridge City; son, Craig A. Reed of Bridge City; daughter, Phyllis M. Schulz and husband, Bruno of Mauriceville; and Donna R. Gray and husband, Perry of Orangefield.
He is also survived by his three grandchildren and their spouses, Tyler and Ashley Bearden, Morgan and David Hinds, Gavin Gray; four great-grandchildren, Andie Bearden, Beckett Bearden, Ledger Hinds, Knox Hinds; and sister, Dean Darbone of Opelousas, Louisiana.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Leslie at Altus Hospice for her love and care for Carl.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Altus Hospice, 370 North 10th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
Condolences
T. Turner
June 30, 2013
To the Reed family: I'm very sorry for your loss. Losing our loved ones is distressing because we naturally want to keep living happily with our family and friends. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) It's comforting to know that God has experienced the pain of death himself and understands how we feel. (1 Peter 5:7) Thankfully, our Creator has promised to change conditions on earth and in humans so that very soon we will be able to enjoy life forever, without ever again having to experience sickness, pain, sadness, or death. (Romans 5:21; Revelation 21:3, 4) He has also provided a sure hope that we will be able to see our loved ones alive and well again. (John 5:28, 29) May you have comfort and peace during this difficult time.
George Velasquez
June 26, 2013
Parnel, Words cannot express our deep sadness for Carl's passing. We so miss both of you at OCS. May God's blessing keep you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family.George & Connie Velasquez
Barbara Sulak
June 25, 2013
Dear Parnel, I know it has been years since I last saw you and Carl, but Pat Wood notified me today of Carl's passing and I wanted to extend my condolences. Carl will be in my prayers, as will you and you family. My fondest memories when I was a child was spending time at the old farm house in Point Blue and at that time Carl or Sonny Boy, as we called him, was a teenager. Carl passed away on my mom's birthday, Carl's Aunt Lou and she would have been 88 if she were still with us. I will be praying for God's blessings and love to be with you and your family. Barbara Sulak Fayetteville, Texas