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Note to our class:
Bill passed away on Wednesday morning, Sept 23, 2015, at his home in Richardson. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept 26th, 2015, at the Waterview Church of Christ, 1409 Waterview Dr. in Richardson starting at 2:00 pm. // John B
Bill's obituary as printed in the Dallas Morning News on Sept 25, 2015:
REID, JR., William Leo William Leo (Bill) Reid, Jr. age 71, of Richardson, TX passed away September 23, 2015 due to complications associated with pneumonia and lung cancer. He was born in Cumberland, MD on May 07, 1944 and moved to Texas in 1946. He lived most of his life as a resident of Richardson and Plano, TX and a brief period as a resident of Orange Park, FL. He was a graduate of Richardson High School in 1962 and graduated from Texas A&M in 1966 with a degree in business. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Reid, Sr. and Margaret L. Reid (Johnson) of Richardson, TX and his son, Robert G. Reid of Denton, TX. He is survived by his son, William L. Reid III of New York, NY; step-daughter, Rebecca Perez and husband, Paul of El Paso, TX; step-son, James Melendrez of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Gennavieve M. Reid of Flower Mound, TX; brother, Robert G. Reid and wife Olena of Richardson, TX; sister, Joy A. White and husband Jon of Richardson, TX; several nieces and nephews. Bill was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. Bill had many hobbies but he loved golf the most. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Waterview Church of Christ located at 1409 N Waterview Dr., Richardson, TX 75080. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be directed to MD Anderson Cancer Center at giving@mdanderson.org.
Thanks,
John B.
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Janice Conoly (Picard)
Prayers for his family
Nancy Smith (Barnes)
WE all agree that Bill was a great guy...big smile & always lots of fun! It's difficult to lose those that make up our past, but Bill has that big smile in heaven with his son! What a happy thought!
David Waters
Bill was always a good friend and fellow Aggie. He will be missed.
John Buchanan
Bill shared many life experiences with me and our fellow football teammates during our high school years. He worked hard, was conscientious and had a super great personality that pretty much kept us all grinning if not out right laughing. That kind of spirit is hard to replace and when it is gone, the world is truly left with a big hole. We weren't close buddies but I am glad to be able to call him my friend. He will be fondly remembered but missed at our future reunions. So sorry we live so far away as I would love to be with many of you who will be attending his funeral service tomorrow.
John
Carol Burke
When the 50th reunion committee members met for the first time in Richardson, Bill stopped by I had not seen him yet, and he surprised me when he gave me the warmest bear hug. Then in June I thought his grief over his son is why he seemed so sad, which of course would be understandable but I had no idea he was so sick. He was truly one of the warmest, kindest souls I have ever known. He touched my heart.
Susan Turner (Stone)
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a great guy and soooo much fun! We shared alot of fun memories. I wish I could be there today. I will be praying with a heavy heart. Susan
Olivia Huffhines (Pearson)
I just found out that Bill passed away and I am heartbroken. He has been my friend since we were very very young. I have not been on my computer for days and did not see the obituary. I would have most definitely been at the Memorial. He was so special and will be missed so much. Loved that smile. I have lots of wonderful memories. Heaven received a great guy.
Becky Greeves (Stults)
Heaven has riceived another great guy. Bill was one of the first friends that Dick introduced me to. Dick warned me he said "He is a wild and crazy guy. I can only imagine the reunion in heaven. I was glad to have seen Bill again at the reunion. Thanks again for inculding me and our son Rob. Becky Stults
Gene Ender
Bill at the last class reunion was blowing & going as if he was sixteen again and now he's gone.
It goes to show that everyday is very important because we never know when our maker calls
us home.Bill was a super guy and he will be missed.Our prayers go with the family
Ronnie Vaughn
Bill and I were in cub scouts together,grammer school,high school and college. I will sorely miss his
great smile and wonderful sense of humor.