Thomas Joe Reed was born January 17, 1951 in Waxahachie, TX and passed from this life on October 18, 2024 in Dallas, TX.

Tom grew up on a farm south of Lancaster, TX and graduated from LHS in 1969. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in Business Economics. He went on to earn a master's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. He then enjoyed a successful career at Buell Door Company in Dallas, TX serving in the role of Corporate Credit Manager.

Tom was preceded in death by his beloved husband, Donald Gregory (Greg) Taylor; his father, Troy Reed; and his mother, Katie Reed.

Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and many lifelong friends.

The family will have a visitation time for fellowship and Tom stories from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Byrum Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Tom's name to Meals on Wheels or the charity of your choice.