Donald R. Reed

Donald R Reed, 7-7-31 to 3-25-17, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 85. Don was preceded in death by his parents Tilden Reed and Martha Greathouse Bentley, and his sister, Janet Drake. Don is survived by his wife, Mary Reed, his daughter Lycia Reed Heyer, his son, Dr. Allen Reed, his daughter-in-law, Tracy H Reed, As well as five grandchildren: Michael and Reed Heyer; Madison, Connor and Brandon Reed, as well as two nieces, Donna Brown and Debra Hyde, and one nephew, Rex Pittman. Don served as a Birmingham News paper carrier for over 10 years in the 1940s, served four years in the Air Force, graduated from Samford University, worked for Ernst and Young for 30 years in management and as an internal auditor. He had his own private accounting and consulting business, M-DAL for over 20 years. He will always be remembered for his extreme dedication, devotion, and loyalty to his family, friends, and clients. Visitation will be at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 28 at Elmwood chapel with burial to follow at 3 PM in Elmwood Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham, AL.