I am so saddened to learn that Dr. Reed passed away.  I was a patient of his about 5 years ago and he helped me tremendously. 

So saddened to learn of Mikes death. So many fond memories of he and lovely wife Elaine. Prayers for the family.

It is with tremendous sadness that I have learned of the passing of Dr Reed, who was my physician for several years beginning in 1990. I 1st saw him when I was briefly hospitalized and thereafter for several years. I could not have asked for a kinder, more intelligent, compassionate physician. I will always remember that about him, as well as his great sense of humor.. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

I remember Mike having a smile on his face, being friendly to all his classmates, having a quiet confidence, and always having a positive attitude. He was the type of medical student that the rest of us looked to for guidance on how we should conduct ourselves. I imagine he became nothing short of a brilliant practitioner.
 I am so sorry to hear the news of his passing.
Rana Ozdil Tenorio MD , class of ‘85

It was a privilege to have been a classmate of Michael in medical school. He was always cheerful studious and deeply respectful of the special role and responsibilities that physicians and psychiatrists have with the patients we serve.  Thank you Michael. You will be missed. Anita Smith Everett.  Past president American Psychiatric Association and Director Federal Center for Mental Heath Services and proud member ETSU college of Medicine, class of ‘85. 

Dr Reed treated my Dad, myself, and my sister. He gave our family hope and love. He spoke of his wonderful family in our sessions. We talked of down to earth things. He provided mental health to us by creating this sense of comfort. My favorite memory is a session where he and I spoke of how much we loved McDonalds. I had not laughed in months and he brought a smile to my face. He saved my life! I just found out about Dr Reeds passing. Heaven got a prize! He will be missed. 

Dr. Reed was brilliant, and incredibly kind and insightful. I was so sorry to hear that he was ill and that he has passed away at such a very young age. He leaves a long line of patients behind who have been profoundly helped by his care, his insight, and his kindness.  Losses like this remind us of the sometimes painful mystery of the universe that is so often beyond our grasp. May we take some small comfort in all the good he did, and all the love he was able to give in his too-short time here. So much care goes out to his family, and all of those who loved him.

at least 25 years ago I had the good luck to be referred to Dr. Reed. He was a steady rock in my sometimes turbulent life. Everyday, I remember a lesson, an advice he gave me....He is surely stuck in my mind. 
I will miss his smiling welcome, his greeting with  "you never age," his steady reassuring presence in the red leather chair, the tumi that sat on the bookshelf behind his desk, his intelligence and professionalism, his optimism and his encouragement, his faith in me that I could understand what he was telling me.
My heart goes out to his family. I will miss you so my friend, Elaine Lawson

What a loss. Dr. Reed was one of a very few who really wanted to help those he treated. He certainly went the extra mile to help my wife. I will always remember him.

We got to know Michael and Elaine through the youth soccer years with their son Matt who played with  our son Houston.  We always looked forward to road trips when we knew they would be traveling with the team. Michael’s laid back style and witty personality drew me to him. The lovely Elaine was always my ( second) favorite soccer Mom and the perfect companion for Michael.  But it wasn’t until much later that we got to really know Michael. We moved to Townsend TN in 2014 and bought Dancing Bear Lodge. It was only then that we realized how important the mountains and the great outdoors, particularly the GSMNP were to each of them, but particularly to Michael. Through frequent visits to our Lodge and through frequent dinners and late night conversations after (probably) consuming too much wine, we heard many stories from Michael, often very longgggg stories from Michael, about his hiking adventures and/ or his often humorous anecdotes about not only himself but others in his story.  Always self deprecating and never a braggart, Michael would and could wax eloquent about almost any subject imaginable. Of particular note was his brush with hypothermia inside the GSMNP on a hike on which he embarked — unprepared for the elements. Told with grace, he obviously had some clumsy moments in his life that often left him slightly injured or incapacitated to some degree that would always leave me rolling in laughter. My last enduring image of Michael was when he and Elaine walked through the door of our Lodge, unsuspecting, and we immediately asked them both to join in a square dance that had been on break, but was about to start up again. Without a moment’s hesitation, Michael grasped Elaine’s hand, smiling as wide as possible, joined the circle, and proceeded to hoe down with the rest of the rowdy crowd! That’s the way I choose to remember this super cool and highly intelligent man— taken way too soon. Dance on Michael!

I was a patient of Dr. Reed's for several years.  He was very helpful to me.  I wish I could have stayed with him a little longer.  A very sweet man and a terrific doctor.  I know he will be missed.


Dr. Reed was incredible. Peace be with his family and his work family. I miss him.

Mike was so always so kind to me as a new member of the group of psychiatrists he co-founded. I know many people really appreciated his kindness, and I also really enjoyed his sense of humor! I will miss him a lot.

Made such an impact on so many lives including mine.  I will certainly miss him.  Prayers, thoughts, and love for the family.. Love you guys! Alec 

You will be missed. Thank you for all you did for me all these years. Fly high now and know you left this world a better place. 

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Michael Christopher Reed

15 août 1958 – 28 avril 2021

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

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