Bobby D. Reed, 64, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Bobby was born on June 16, 1962, in Paducah, Kentucky. He was a graduate of Reidland High School and of Mid-America School of Mortuary Science in 1993. Bobby was a Kentucky-licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and served as Manager for Milner & Orr Funeral Home until his retirement. He was also a former Tennessee-licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and worked in Nashville and Columbia, Tennessee. Bobby was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ, where he served as the church pianist. He was a former member of the West Kentucky Gospel Music Association. Bobby loved his little fur babies that brought him great happiness and companionship.
He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Sallee of Paducah, Kentucky, and Melissa Jones of Smithland, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Bishop Erby Reed and Shirley Freeman Reed; and brother, Leonard Reed.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ with Sister Trish Watson and Rev. Tony Davidson officiating.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Ledbetter, Kentucky, with Rev. Jason Logsdon officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to The Church of Jesus Christ, 4225 Benton Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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