Leo Francis Reed Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Leo Francis Reed Sr. (Stanley, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 20, 2025 at the age of 91. Leo touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Joseph Reed and Catherine M. Holmes Reed; his wife Shirley M. Reed; his son Mathew J. Reed; and his siblings, Charlie Jr., Margie, Noreen, Tommy and Theresa.

He is survived by: his children, Leo Reed, Jr. (Rebecca), Deirdra Phillips (Vance), Virginia Slaughter, Linda Riddle, Laura Shive (Nelson), Beth Slaughter, James Riddle (Ruth) and Cara Oglesby (Randy); his grandchildren, Ashley Eckley (Chris), Ashley Miller (Justin), David Luke Reed, Joshua Phillips, Brittany Pedroza (Emilio), Cale Phillips, Philip Shive, Amanda Calhoun (Lance), Jacob Shive, John Shive (Cassidy), Marianne Fowler (Mark), Elizabeth Vaughn (Jimmie), Carrie Shive, Khadeeja Shive, Russel Cloninger, Jessica Wilkerson, Leah Weems, Travis Riddle (Jessica) and Colten Riddle (Brittany); and his great grandchildren, Alexa, Kaiden, Amelia of Gracie, CJ, Iteimah, Zaniyah, Roy, Emil, Laurence, Wyatt, Claire, Dylan, Canli, Ryett, Christos and Oliver.