CW4 Henry "Hank" Reed

CW4 (Retired) Henry Reed was born April 16,1923 in Stamps, Arkansas to Ben Frank Reed and Martha (Blake) Reed. He was valedictorian at his school graduation at Lafayette Country Training School in Arkansas. Maya Angelou was his classmate and her book entitled “I know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, she praises Henry Reed for his eloquent and inspiring speech, entitled “To Be or Not to Be”.

Henry served his country honorably for over 30 years in the United States Army, retiring on May 31, 1973. During his career he participated in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War and recipient of United Nations Service Medal; Korean Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Vietnam Service Medal with 6 Bronze Service Stars; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters; 8 Over Seas Bars; Bronze Star Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; Armed Forces Reserve Medal.

After retirement from military, Henry worked in Saudi Arabia as Maintenance Supervisor for 3 years. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War and was Commander at Post #3917. He also was a Master Mason of Pikes Peak Lodge 5, Prince Hall Masonry.

Henry is preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. He is survived by wife Mayola of 67 years, daughter, Patricia Neal-Davenport, two sons: Charles and Zane Reed, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and host of relatives and friends.

Visitation, Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO, with Funeral Friday December 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., with Funeral at Memorial Gardens.

Henry will be sadly missed and fondly remembered for eternity.

Sonny, as he was affectionately called by his wife, loved to travel, teach, play dominoes, and have a good laugh. He also was an avid organizer of documents and things. His computer mouse had its own boxed house labeled “mouse”. Another time, he stapled all the computer cords against the wall so they would be neat. Needless to say, the computer system did not like that arrangement.

Henry Reed will be sadly missed And fondly remembered for eternity.

Arrangements under the direction of Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home, Colorado Springs, Colorado.