Tuesday, May 8, 2018 5:30 pm

Melvin Gail Reed, 80, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at NHC Murfreesboro. He was a native of Cannon Co. and resided in Readyville.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annette Turney Reed of Readyville; his sons, Marlon Reed, Keith Reed and James Reed all of Readyville; 2 grandchildren, Annie Grace Reed & Isabella Claire Reed; brother-in-law, Jimmy Bugg of Woodbury; nieces, Cindy Bugg Odle and her husband, Jeff and Sandra Bugg Whitesell and her husband, Alan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Reed & Irma Gentry Reed and his sister, Joyce Bugg.

Mr. Reed was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ and was a retired truck driver with Bunny Bread. He enjoyed farming and gardening.

Funeral Services will be 11 am Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, May 09, 2018 from 4 pm until 8 pm.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net