Joseph Augustus "Bigger" Reid

Joseph A. Reid, 66, of Winchester, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2011 after a courageous struggle with declining health over the past several months. He was a loving and loyal person who will be missed by many loved ones and friends.

Fondly known as "Bigger", Mr. Reid was born April 24, 1944 in Jamaica. He was the son of Cecil and Ellen Elizabeth Reid. Mr. Reid lived most of his life in his birth place of Jamaica. He worked as masonry until the early 1990's when he made Winchester his home. In his spare time Mr. Reid enjoyed bingo, dominoes and horse racing. Prior to his passing, Mr. Reid was a resident of Rose Memorial Foundation in Winchester, VA.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Doris Robinson Reid; children, Verdaline Reid, Yalonda Reid, Robert Reid, Joseph Robinson, Flora Moats, Vivian Walker, Donniece Gaither and Richelle Gaither; grandchildren, Ojay, Ryan, Brandikay, Shaloy Reid, Caitlin, Joey, Christopher Robinson, Jaylin and Jewel Moats; brothers, Thomas Reid, Arthur Reid, Lloyd Reid and Earl Reid; sisters, Maryann Reid, Sylvia Reid, Phyllis Reid, Edna Reid, Deleta Reid, Sandra Starks-Reid, Ida Easy-Reid, and Doreth Chambers; a host of nieces, and nephews and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Ellen Elizabeth Reid as well as one brother Stanley Reid.

A memorial service will be held in his honor Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11 am at Cartwright Funeral Home in Winchester, VA. with Rev Raymond Morton officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cartwright Funeral Home, 232 East Fairfax Lane Winchester, VA. 22601, for the Joseph Reid Memorial Fund.

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Winchester, Virginia
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