John Lewis Reed Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 10, 2023, at the age of 72, John Lewis Reed of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rachel Reed, and John Reed, Sr.; and his sisters, Gloria, Henrietta and Mary.
He is survived by: his wife Karen; his brother George; his stepfather Willoughby; and his friend Ralph Dagwan. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In recognition of his commitment to equity and diversity, in 1993 John received a Human and Civil Rights Award from the MTA and in 2008 he received the prestigious H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award from NEA in recognition of John's numerous contributions to free the education profession from inequities based on race or ethnicity.
