of Bryant, AR

May 28, 1953 - July 18, 2020

James Eugene ''Doe'' Reid, 67 formerly of Sparta, Illinois, died peacefully on July 18, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas at 1:30am. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War he was awarded the Purple Heart for his service. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Doe was born on May 28, 1953 to Vernon ''Doe'' Reid and Betty Reid formerly of Sparta, Illinois. In 1971, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country dutifully until retiring in 1994 as a Master Chief. Doe is survived by his loving wife Tammie Reid of Bryant, Arkansas as well as children Kyle (Sue) Lacey of O'Fallon, Missouri, and Bethany (Travis) Ratermann of Cabot, Arkansas as well as siblings Robert ''Bob'' (Nancy) Reid of Coalstrip, Montana and Lizabeth (Jerry) Farley of Newport News, Virginia. He is also survived by three grandchildren Ava and William Ratermann, and Alanna Lacey.

Doe is preceded in death by his mother Betty Reid and his father Vernon ''Doe'' Reid.

Doe was an active member of the Bryant Church of Christ in Bryant, Arkansas.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, Illinois at 10am.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in the name of James Reid to the Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society.

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