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JoAnn, Ronny, Teresa--
Sorry it has taken me so long to find this tribute page. I spoke to Don only a couple weeks after Jim's unfortunate passing and I just wanted to tell you all how much I thought of Jim, the man he was, and all he did for me as a kid.
Will never forget sitting in your living room during a night off covering the Branch Davidian Siege in Waco 20 years ago and laughing about stuff that happened twenty years before that in Fairfield.
Thoughts and prayers continue with you!
Mike Capps
Austin, Texas
Posted by: Mike Capps - Austin, TX - former player for Jim/Don Dec 28, 2011
Dear JoAnn, Don and Sallie,
Barbara and I were watching the State playoffs on television tonight and it brought back memories of the days at Fairfield. I decided to try and locate you on Facebook and Google. We are both saddened by the news of Jim's passing. We often recall the fun we had with our little group of teachers there. Please send us news when you get a chance. Your friends, Dennis and Barbara Price
Posted by: Dennis and Barbara Price - HARLINGEN, TX - friends Dec 18, 2011
Mrs. Reed, I want you to know I am very sorry for your loss. I just heard that Coach Reed passed away. He was a great man and a great coach. I really enjoyed playing football for him at West High. He got a raw deal after my senior year when he was replaced as Head Coach, but I can assure you that he always had the respect and admiration of everyone on that team.
Even back then he was
Posted by: Robin Waters - West, TX - Former Player Nov 22, 2011
Coach Reed was a mentor to all of us considered to be "troubled youth" in the Channelview area during the 1970's. He made a lasting impression on each of us. He was a good man and the salt of the earth kind of guy.
Posted by: Doug Reeder - Mt. Belvieu, TX - Former player & student Nov 11, 2011
Thanks Coach - I enjoyed playing Football for you , Coach ( Big Don) and Coach Ford. Ya'll did a good job in Fairfield.
Posted by: Dusty Loewe - Rockdale, TX - Former Player Nov 03, 2011
To the BEST teacher I ever had! You will be missed. God Bless you!
Posted by: Melissa Sparks Teal - Waco, TX - former student Oct 27, 2011
Okay Jim, what am I going to do now that you aren't here to tease me about everything I do and say and wear and breathe. We (Don, you, JoAnn and I) had some great times at West, at the Beach, Laughlin, fishing, you name it we had some great times. The Reed family circle has been shattered lately, but we still have our memories and those live with us everyday.
Posted by: Sallie Reed - Hillsboro, , TX - Sister in law Oct 26, 2011
TO THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD. I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH.I WILL MISS THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER WHILE MOM WAS IN HOSP. OUR BREAKFAST AT DENNY'S AND WHATABURGER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MOVING DOWN HERE 3YRS AGO. BEEN THE BEST TIME OF MINE AND RONNIES LIVES. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE SISSY
Posted by: Teresa Reed Holder - Houston, TX - DAD Oct 25, 2011
Jim you were a good neighbor and friend! You will be missed dearly! Good Bless you and enjoy yourself.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and JoAnn always!
John
Posted by: John W Trobaugh - Huffman, TX - Neighbor and friend Oct 25, 2011
What a neat guy! He was so supportive of me when I was the dean of boys at the Masonic Home. You are missed Coach! Love to the family, we share your loss.
Posted by: Charlie Cloud - Granbury , TX - Friend Oct 25, 2011
