by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB
Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: SATURDAY, April 3, 1993 TAG: 9304050202 SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: HOUSTON, TEXAS LENGTH: Short
OBIT REED, WILLIAM A. JR.
REED, William A. Jr. 50, of Houston, Texas, passed away Monday, March 29, 1993 in his home after two surgeries and an extended illness. Mr. Reed was formerly of Radford, Va. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary. Mr. Reed graduated from Radford High School in 1960. He attended Richmond Professional Institute for two years studying art and drama. He also acted in Common Glory in Williamsburg and in Summer Stock in Maine. He received a Fine Arts Degree from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York, where he taught elementary school. He later lived in London, England, where he worked for Vogue Magazine for 14 years as a fashion promoter. His return to the states brought him to Houston, where he worked as a fashion and style director for Ultra Magazine. He is survived by his parents, William and Thelma (Pete and Tommie) Reed of Radford; and two special friends; Felix Rhodes and Susanne Wilson of Houston, Texas. A memorial service was held Wednesday evening at the Murphy Funeral Home in Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held Sunday 2 p.m. from West View Cemetery in Radford with Rev. Joe Burton officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:00 p.m. Saturday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements.