Portrait of Johnny Harold Reed

Obituary · Clinton, TN

Johnny Harold Reed

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Johnny cherished his wife.

"Those we love don't go away — they walk beside us every day."
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Johnny Harold Reed of Clinton, TN, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.

What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those he loved.

What we carry forward is the light others gave us.

Johnny Harold Reed, age 71 of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was an accomplished inventor designing software for PET scanners. He was an avid golfer who loved music and football. He played the guitar and banjo. Above all, he cherished his wife, children, and grandbabies.

His parents, Johnny and Lorene Reed and sister, Brenda Lloyd preceded him in death.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 49 years, Rhonda and his cherished children, Dr. Heather Reed-Day and husband Nathan, Eric Reed and wife Aleesha, Zach Reed, and Allison Reed. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Maddox, Sawyer, Rowan, Jonas, Xavier, Abby, and Liam.

Receiving of friends will be from 12 noon until 1:30 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm and a graveside service will immediately follow at Grandview Memorial Garden.

Family wishes to thank UT Hospice for their excellent care, kindness, and compassion shown to Johnny and his family. A special thank you to Rachel, Elizabeth, Kathy, and Dr. Pearman.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Reed family. www.Holleygamble.com.

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Service Information

  • Visitation
    Holley Gamble Funeral Home -Clinton621 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN, 37716
  • Funeral Service
    Holley Gamble Funeral Home -Clinton621 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN, 37716
  • Graveside Service
    Grandview Memorial Garden, Clinton219 Longmire Rd, Clinton, TN, 37716

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