From today's Vicksburg Post:
G. David Reid died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at his residence. He was 53.
Mr. Reid was born in Jackson and moved to Vicksburg when he was 1 month old. He was a 1972 graduate of Warren Central High School and attended Hinds Community College and Mississippi College. He was an electrical technician with various companies and, at the time of his death, was an employee of IGT. Mr. Reid loved his family, music, movies, animals and laughter. He was devoted to his faith.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bane Reid of Vicksburg; a daughter, Erica Reid Gerdes and her husband, Fuzzy, of Chicago; a son, Christopher Reid and his wife, Katie, of Columbia, S.C.; his mother, Norma Reid of Vicksburg; a sister, Susan Mahan of Vevay, Ind.; and two brothers, Carl Reid of Flowood and Kyle Reid of Hattiesburg.
He was preceded in death by his father, George L. Reid.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Riles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Biedenharn, pastor of the Byhalia United Methodist Church in Byhalia, officiating. Burial will be at Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Riles Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 1193, Vicksburg, MS 39181.
Erica,
I check your Mom's blog all the time and then I also find my way to your's, Fuzzy, Christopher and Katie's. But I usually only leave comments on your Mom's. Anyway, I have been thinking about you and your whole family and wishing I could be home to give you a hug. Your Mom and Dad are such special people and your family is truly amazing. My Mom told me about the service for your Dad and how wonderful it was. I'll be home for Christmas and certainly hope I can visit with you and everyone. Please know you're in my prayers. Stay strong. Love, Mary