On November 1, 1933, Robert was born to the parentage of Arthur Reed and Laura Young. Both parents preceded him in death along with three brothers and three sisters.
He attended school in Shreveport, LA.
He accepted Christ at an early age.
On October 12, 1958, he married Katherine L. Reed (who also preceded him in death).
He leaves to mourn his passing: three daughters, Cathy H. Freeman (Bennie), Cindy Reed, Pamela Reed; one son, Noel L. Reed; seven grandsons, Faviyon, Jacobie, Phillip, Bryce (Nakila), Kameron (Tuesda), Cordero and Noel Jr.; one granddaughter, Jamaica; three sisters, Dorothy Voltaire, Shreveport, LA, Helerace Barnes, Dallas, TX and Olivia (George), Tacoma, WA; three brothers, Arthur (Geneva), Nathaniel and Leroy all of Shreveport, LA.; nine great grandchildren, loving aunt, Lizzie Hardeman; three sisters-in-law, Norma Jones, Odessa Hall and Pauline Murphy; close supportive Milton Bussey and a host of relatives and friends.