Born to James Doyle (Doyle) and Mary (Pauline) Reed on May 13th, 1943, in McAlester, Oklahoma, William Doyle Reed (Bill) was welcomed into his heavenly eternal home on May 2nd, 2024.

When he was 29 years old, he was called into ministry. He attended the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where he obtained a Master of Divinity and later a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan.

Bill had a staunch engineering career. He moved all around the nation, from coast to coast working as an engineer for high end companies and ministering God’s word, but it was not until he became Vice President of Farradyne Motors in New York that he garnered the most satisfaction in his engineering career. He designed, developed, manufactured, and tested a submersible pump motor for Farradyne.

He met the love of his life, Shirley Ann, and they were married on October 23rd, 1999, and made their home in Poteau, Oklahoma. Five years later they moved to Canandaigua, New York, before moving to Eureka Springs in 2010 where they built a beautiful home on 149 acres with unparalleled views of the Ozark Mountains.

He was a hard worker. At 80 years of age, before he received the report on the return of the cancer, he was still working and was asked when he was going to retire, of which he replied, “when I die”, which proved to be incorrect as his weakened condition prohibited him from working.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of more than 24 years, Shirley Ann Reed of the home; sister Joyce Ranallo of Muskogee, Oklahoma; children Laurel Darnell Reed of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Christa Dyonne Reed of Jane, Missouri, Melynda Dawn Norriss of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Jonathan William Reed and wife Tiffany of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; two stepdaughters Bridget Renee Bennett of Berryville, Arkansas and Brandy Lynn Armstrong of New York; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two nieces, several cousins and many friends. He was predeceased and has joyously reunited with his parents Doyle and Pauline Reed and beloved granddaughter Jessica Janae Reed and many other family members that he loves so dearly.

He loved the Lord Jesus, his wife Shirley, family, and many friends. He was active in Valley View Baptist Church in Eureka Springs, Arkansas where he taught senior adults and served on several committees for more than 14 years.

Bill will be remembered as a man who had a zest for life and lived it fully. He fought the hard fight, battling cancer. His legacy of loyalty, love and devotion will live on through his family.

Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2024.