Gary Cleadith Reed

1956 — 2026

Obituary

Gary Cleadith Reed, 69, a resident of Summers, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born September 16, 1956 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the son of Cleadith "Mutt" Reed and Louetta Marie (Walton) Reed.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Katherine "Babe" Winkler.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Charlene Reed of Summers, AR; two children, Melissa Reed of Summers, AR, Mike Reed and wife Julie of Lincoln, AR; three grandchildren, his favorite little hunting buddy Grayson Reed, Ally Hankins and Kaitlyn Hankins; and one brother, Rick Reed of Lincoln, AR. As well as numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 am at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, AR.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Arvest Bank to GR Final Expense account number 3304 under Charlene or Melissa Reed.

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Memories & Condolences · 16

Steve Schaefer· FriendApr 22, 2026

I am sorry for your loss. Gary's kindness will always be remembered, and our family especially appreciates how well Gary treated our parents, Bill and Virginia. They thought a lot of Gary! Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.

Mike and Jami Taylor· AcquaintanceApr 21, 2026

So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a great guy and will be missed alot. Prayers for all the family.

Kimberly Shaw· CousinApr 21, 2026

Gary was a such hoot. We had a lot of fun together as kids and he became an exceptional man. He has left a hole in the world with his passing. My deepest sympathies to cousin Charlene and all my second cousins and LOTS of love and affection from the Shaw side of the family.

El Paso, TX

Melissa Reed· DaughterApr 17, 2026

I can not believe my Daddy is gone… This community has shown us so much love and support. We all knew he was well liked my many, now we know it was much deeper than that. I’m so happy to know that he was able to touch so many lives and make so many others happy in so many different ways. Please continue to tell your stories and remember him always like you remember him now. Our lives will not be the same without him. Especially my Momma (his wife of 50 years)…. my son Grayson (his Papa was his best friend)… and Mike (his only son). See you again someday Pops! I love you!

Roy Eneks· FriendApr 17, 2026

So sorry for loss of Gary. He was a great friend for many years and will be truly missed by many. We shared many hunting stories and planded many jokes together. Prayers to the family.

Binger, Ok

Megan Preston· FriendApr 17, 2026

Im so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of getting to know your dad while taking care of Louetta at Fayetteville City Hospital. He was a great man!

Kevin Paul Reed· cousinApr 17, 2026

our prayers are with you

Tenmile, OR

Cheryl Doss· FriendApr 17, 2026

I will miss this man so much, he sure enjoyed my refrigerator cakes and took care of my tire needs. Prayers for his family, he will be missed so much

Greenwood, AR

Wayne and Cindy Medley· FriendApr 16, 2026

Sorry for your loss prayers for the family

Allison Bond· FriendApr 16, 2026

So sorry for your loss Gary will be missed

Praying for you all during this difficult time

Lincoln, AR

Bill Williams· FriendApr 16, 2026

Sorry for your loss, my condolences.

Springdale, AR

Jack Norton· FriendApr 16, 2026

I am sorry for our loss , I always enjoyed being around Gary, prayers for the families.

Jeff OBrien· FriendApr 16, 2026

Gary has been such a good friend to both me and my family over the years. He was always quick to lend a hand on the farm or to meet a need when he saw one. He will truly be missed.

Prairie Grove, AR

Sharon Dayberry· FriendApr 16, 2026

So sorry for your loss.Prayers

The Hoffman Family· FriendsApr 16, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss!

Ezola Stanley· NoneApr 15, 2026

Prayers for the family and freinds. Everytime we have refrigerator cake at One Stop I always think him.

Prairie Grove, AR