Book of Memories for Robert Earl Reed

Story shared: Long live The Rev.

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 02:25:14 EDT

The Right Reverend Robert Earl Reed was a guy whom I'd never met, but I loved. A selfless, giving person who always wanted to support the music scene lost a true champion of the people. It saddens me that we never got to work on some projects we talked about, and he never was able to perform at this years MoonRunners Festival. I cannot say enough good things about his wisdom and patience. Losing him is devastating on many levels, and though we were friends through social media, and through our love of underground country music, I cannot fathom the sorrow his family must feel. I truly want all of his family to know that, we at moonrunnerscountry.com loved The Rev deeply, and we will always champion him as a lion of a man who is gone much too soon. I can only do my best to honor his memory, but know it will never be in vain. I thought of him as a friend, and someone who I would call a collaborator when we could stitch together a moment to create art. We lost a fantastic man this week, and many lives are worse off in his absence.

Condolence From Ashley Harris

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:12:16 EDT

Robert was an amazing person who was always fun to be around. The time he spent in Ohio will always be remembered by me and my family.

Condolence From Jeff Wilson

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:34:28 EDT

Robert will be sorely missed here in oklahoma. He has fans all over and has touched a lot of our lives through music. I was lucky enough to have talked to him over the phone about personal things. He took time out for things like that. Randi and I both loved him not only for his music but for what he had to offer as a person. To a grey artist, friend, and father. We love you Robert.

Condolence From Maurice Leblond

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:12:50 EDT

I came across Robert's music via Shooter Jennings and was struck by the honest and soulful lyrics and music. We became e-mail "friends" and although I have never met him we shared many laughs and some pain and I thought of him as a true friend and mentor. I will miss our late night or early morning chats as he always had time to reply, to share and to offer some encouragement. I hope that I was able to provide the same for him. I last "spoke" with him last week and I am so saddened to learn of his passing. I offer my sincere condolences to his wife and children and to his musical family of friends. He spoke with great love of all of you! From the Northern Bayou way up in Muskoka Ontario Canada 3 hours due north of Toronto-if you ever wonder how far his music stretched, well that is pretty far from Sardis Mississippi. I will miss him greatly!

Condolence From The Local Voice

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:50:48 EDT

Rest in Peace, Robert Earl Reed. http://www.thelocalvoice.net/oxford/?p=9714

Condolence From Gid & Sunny Stuckey

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:28:07 EDT

Robert was an incredible story teller, singer- songwriter & musician. We became friends very fast in our mutual quest for love, peace and naturally our passion & joy for the music. Although our time together has been cut short, Robert has left a mark on our hearts that will be with us for the rest of our lives. His music and stories will live forever. His hope for the human condition will not be forgotten. Robert, our friend, will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family. Agape, Sunny & Gid Stuckey

Condolence From Adam Sheets

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:35:43 EDT

Robert was a great musician, a wonderful person, and, above all, a great friend. He meant so much to all of us and we will never forget him. My prayers are going out to his family.

Condolence From Jeremy Harris

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:03:18 EDT

Robert was a great man and I'll forever cherish the weeks he spent being our neighbor in Ohio.

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Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:38:23 EDT