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In Memory of
Orvil "Dude"
Reed
Reed
1919 - 2015
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Obituary for Orvil "Dude" Reed
Orvil (Dude) Reed, 96, of Morrilton, passed away Thursday October 15, 2015. Born to the late Edger and Pearl Miller Reed in Dabney, Arkansas, Orvil was a World War II Veteran, retired truck driver and a member of the Choctaw Church of Christ.
Orvil enjoyed most of all dancing and playing his harmonica at the senior center as long as his health allowed.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Wanda Smith of Morrilton, Sandra Hoffman of Little Rock, Susan Cooper of Texas; siblings John and wife Jean Reed of North Little Rock, Odis and Wife Pat Reed of Clinton, William Reed of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren, 19 Great- Grandchildren, 23 Great-Great-Grandchildren, and one Great-Great-Great- Grandchild; as well as many other family and friends.
Proceeding him in death are his parents, one daughter, Mary Meriweather ; grandson Michael Meriweather; and siblings Eunice Schmucker, Jay Reed, and Herman Reed.
Orvil enjoyed most of all dancing and playing his harmonica at the senior center as long as his health allowed.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Wanda Smith of Morrilton, Sandra Hoffman of Little Rock, Susan Cooper of Texas; siblings John and wife Jean Reed of North Little Rock, Odis and Wife Pat Reed of Clinton, William Reed of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren, 19 Great- Grandchildren, 23 Great-Great-Grandchildren, and one Great-Great-Great- Grandchild; as well as many other family and friends.
Proceeding him in death are his parents, one daughter, Mary Meriweather ; grandson Michael Meriweather; and siblings Eunice Schmucker, Jay Reed, and Herman Reed.
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