Jeffrey Dale Reed

June 12, 1961 – July 29, 2026

Jeffrey Dale Reed, age 65, of Fouke, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Dale was born on June 12, 1961, in Texarkana, Texas, and lived in Genoa most of his life.

In his earlier years, he worked as a butcher for several businesses, including Union Supply, Piggly Wiggly, and P & S Meats. He later worked for Natural Gas Pipeline Company before retiring from International Paper Mill in Domino, Texas. Throughout his career, he was known as a hardworking, dependable man who took pride in providing for his family. Outside of work, he found joy in camping, working on projects around the house, working the land at his farm, and riding and maintaining his John Deere Tractor. He was a true outdoorsman who loved spending time in nature. Above all, his family was his greatest pride and joy. He treasured every moment spent with his wife, children, and grandkids. He found his greatest happiness in being surrounded by those he loved. His love, guidance, and devotion to his family will be remembered and cherished for generations to come. He was a member of Genoa Baptist Church. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Reed, and one brother, Allen Reed.

He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Teresa Reed of Genoa, Arkansas; his mother, Joyce Laverne Reed of Texarkana, Arkansas; one son and daughter-in-law, Austin and Morgan Reed of Hope, Arkansas; one daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Russell Smith of Genoa, Arkansas; one brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Kathy Reed of Texarkana, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Paisley Reed, Haddilyn Reed, Ada Reed, Beau Reed, and Andi Smith and a host nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Dale.

A celebration of Dale’s life will be at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Legacy Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Edwards officiating.

Courtesy of Texarkana Funeral Home.