Obituary of Jerry Alan Reid, Sr.

Jerry Alan Reid, Sr., 82, of Columbia, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born in Roanoke, VA, and moved to Atlanta, GA where he grew up and attended Chamblee High School. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia in 1964 where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He met the love of his life and wife of over 60 years, Donna, while cruising The Varsity. He worked for Allstate Insurance his entire career, which spanned 36 years, and eventually landed him in Columbia, SC. In his spare time, he was a Referee for 38 years for the High School Football Association. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. He also enjoyed playing tennis, working in the yard and walking the golf course to find stray golf balls. He also loved spending time with his pets over the years.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Donna; his 3 children, son, Alan Reid, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Kim Chamberlain (Ryan) of Lexington, SC; and son,  Brad Reid of Columbia, SC.  He also leaves behind one niece, Sara Caccetta Albers (Bryant) and two nephews, Jody Reid and Jason Reid. He was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Reeves Reid; father, Reginald “Reggie” Reid; and brother, Frank Reid.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Mausoleum Chapel of Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, at the Woodridge Mausoleum Chapel.