Jim Reed Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James “Jim” Darwin Reed (February 12, 1949-July 31, 2022) has reported for duty to Our Lord’s army as his newest angel at 0113 in the morning. He leaves for service at the age of 73. He is a proud Veteran of the United States Armed Forces and loved His county. He survived childhood Polio to be drafted into the U.S Army at the age of 18 to walk into the jungles of Vietnam to fight for America. He served as a member of the Iron Horse Division out of Ft. Knox, Kentucky but was transferred to the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” prior to deployment to Vietnam. He proudly served his County as an Eagle in Vietnam from 1969-1970 when he was injured and returned home with multiple medals. He finished his service in Fort Hood, Texas where he received an Honorable Discharge. He began the next chapter of his life as a husband to wife Susan and father to his 4 boys as well as becoming a member of Law Enforcement. He began his service as a patrol officer in the city of Tavares, Florida. He rose through the ranks to become a detective then to sergeant as well as an instructor. He would continue to climb and leave as the intern Chief of the department. He would become the Police Chief of Bushnell, Florida then transfer to Public Safety Director of the department where he became the Fire Chief as well. He retired from the department but only left service for a short time. His family and he moved to Washington County, Georgia where he returned to Law enforcement and served as a Deputy in Washington County until he returned to command of the department in Davisboro, Georgia. He retired for a second time in 2010. He then began his favorite job in his life becoming a full-time grandfather. Jim was a firm believer in education, receiving his associate degree from Lake Sumter Community college in Criminal Justice and bachelor’s degree from Rollins College in Criminal Justice. He was a teacher and instructor at the Police Academy as Firearms and Patrol procedure. He left the world surrounded by family at his bedside. He is survived by his wife, Susan Kathleen Reed. Sons, Michael James Reed (spouse Cathy Reed) and Joe Freeman Williams (spouse Latasha Williams). His legacy will be continued in the hearts of his grandchildren, James Darwin Reed (fiancé Paige Jackson), Michael James Reed II (spouse Cindy Reed), Emily Susan Jane Davenport (spouse Brandon Davenport), Joshua Ryan Reed (spouse Vanessa Reed), Julia Lynette Hufnagel (spouse Harrison Hufnagel), Micholas Jae Reed, and Makayla Jade Reed. He truly loved and felt bless for his great grandchildren: Michael Reed, Joseph Reed, Elijah Davenport, Alivia Reed, Austin Reed, and Asher Reed. He is loved and remembered by Many Nieces and Nephews as well as close friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by three sons: William Stanley Reed, Steven Allen Reed, and Matthew Jason Reed. His parents, William Reed and Barbara Jane Reed. His Grandparents Delbert Bradshaw and Violet Bradshaw. He is in the care of Williams Funeral Home in Milledgeville, Georgia. He requested a private graveside service at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia. Family hopes and wishes for everyone who knew Jim to put a good memory of him in their heads and hearts then smile or laugh, but know he is still serving them in heaven.

Jim Reed

February 12, 1949 - July 31, 2022