REED

Troy “Rocky” Lemoinse Reed, 88, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021 in McGregor, Texas. He was born on July 21, 1932 in Knox County, Texas to his parents Clarence Andrews Reed and Clara Mae (Dixon) Reed. Rocky earned his associates degree and worked in the Tarleton Maintenance Department where he retired. He married Elda (Everett) Reed on November 1, 1952 and together they had four children. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Rocky was always looking for ways to help others, whether that be fixing their cars or bikes or simply putting a smile on someone’s face. At one point, Rocky had a “bike shop” open for all of the kids in his neighborhood and he would fix their bikes for free. He would grow flowers in his garden and deliver them around town to all of the business’. Rocky was know for his caring and helpful personality and is defined as a true gentleman. He has been a resident of Dublin, Texas since 1972. Rocky was affiliated with the Baptist Church.

Rocky is preceded in death by his wife Elda Reed, his daughter Rhonda (Reed) Stanfield and four brothers Shroy, Edward, Jackie and Charlie Reed.

He is survived by his children David and Kathleen Reed of Dublin, Texas, Tony and Carol Reed of Kerville, Texas, and Judy and Rodney Gromatzky of McGregor, Texas, his grandchildren Lamonica, Amanda, Crystal, Justin, Danielle, Trey, Christene, Stacey, Cathy, Sean, Luke, Cory, J.W. and Joshua, numerous great grandchildren, his sisters Larue Reed Prater of Blanket, Texas, and Annette Reed Landes, of Crowley, Texas and numerous other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be at Harrell Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 20. Services will be held Friday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at Harrell Memorial Chapel, Dean Bradley officiating.

Interment will follow in Lowell Cemetery.