Gary Gene Reed

Gary Gene Reed, age 70, of Bentonville, Arkansas, began his next adventure on March 29, 2018. He was born on March 16, 1948 the only son of the late Odell and Lois Reed in Camden, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents.  

Gary had a love for life and most days he could be found riding his Harley or “seeing his buddies”. Gary had friends far and wide and no one was a stranger. He never missed an opportunity to share stories and pictures of his kids and grandkids and was never in short supply of corny jokes! 

Gary is survived by his daughters, Alison Combs (Jason), Kelly Gray (Dusty), 5 grandchildren, Jacob Combs, Joseph Combs, Jude Combs, Caroline Gray, and Olivia Gray, and a host of cherished family and friends.  

A celebration of his life will begin with a visitation from 10:00 to 12:00 Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Muddy Creek Church of God in Story with funeral immediately following at Muddy Creek Church of God in Story and graveside services will immediately follow at Reed Cemetery. Bro Josh Harper will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Brad Alvey, Max Furr, Randy Furr, Jason Combs, Dusty Gray and Rickey Via. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jacob Combs, Joseph Combs and Jude Combs. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Reed Cemetery for upkeep c/o Johnny Smith 125 Smith Creek Lane, Story, AR, 71970. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com