Billy Reed

Billy Reed, 81, of Sparkman, Arkansas went to meet Jesus in his home surrounded by his family on October 25th, 2024. Billy was born on October 19th, 1943 to Elvin and Imogene Reed. He was married to the love of his life for 61 years. Billy Reed spent his life in ministry as a Southern Baptist preacher where he touched many lives and is a veteran of the United States Navy. He was dearly loved and will forever be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie Reed; two daughters, Paula Nix (Dawaine), Jo Givens (Jermey) of Sparkman; four grandchildren, Josh Nix (Kim) of Sparkman, Conner Givens (Molly) of Rogers, Alyssa Poindexter (Joey) of Rogers, and Taylor Pennington (Wyatt) of Arkadelphia; three great-grandchildren, Gracie Belle Nix, Maci Nix, and Beckett Poindexter; and three siblings, Carolyn Chunn (Charles), Sheila Benson (David), and Jeff Reed (Sonya).

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Sparkman First Baptist Church, with service to follow at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Wade Totty officiating and with Brother Dale Ledbetter and Brother Sam Turner assisting. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Josh Nix, Conner Givens, Joey Poindexter, Wyatt Pennington, Steven Goza, and Joseph White. Honorary Pallbearers are Dale Ledbetter, Sam Turner, and Donny White. Memorials may be made to the local Gideons. Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home-Arkadelphia/Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel, 517 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923, www.smithfamilycares.com.