Edd Reid

Mr. Edd Reid, age 81, of Dahlonega, GA, died Tuesday May 3, 2011, at his residence.

Edd was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dahlonega, and was a retired poultry worker. He served his country honorably during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

He was the son of the late John Reid and Minnie Haney Reid and was also preceded in death by his son, Garry Reid; brother, Kermit Reid; and sister, Alice Tate.

Edd is survived by his wife of 55 years, Thelma Reid, Dahlonega, GA; daughter, Donna Gregg, Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren, Ashley Gregg and Joshua Chambers; great-grandchild, Kylee Reed. A number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega.

Rev. Lyman Caldwell, Rev. Dean Bryant, and Rev. Ken Anderson will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Lumpkin County.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 1 PM until 9 PM.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.