Arthur Jay

Reid, Jr.

Mr. Arthur Jay Reid, Jr. was born on September 12, 1953, to the union of Mr. Arthur Jay Reid, Sr. and Mrs. Zollie Mae Reid in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Fairmont High School and Griffin High School, both located in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. Arthur Jay Reid, Jr. accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and was united with Towaliga Baptist Church in Jackson, Georgia, where he served as an active member until his passing. He was employed by Georgia D.O.T. as a laborer. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, attending games, and "talking trash" with his family and friends.

On Monday, December 13, 2021, Mr. Arthur Jay Reid, Jr. was granted his angel wings and rejoined his Heavenly family. His departure grants us comfort knowing we will have an angel watching over us. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Arthur Jay Reid, Sr., and Mrs. Zollie Mae Reid; and his daughter-in-law, LeShondra Reid.

Mr. Arthur Jay Reid, Jr., leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Shalanda Reid; son, Arthur Jay Reid III; sister and brother-in-law, Rosa and Alonza Johnson; brothers, Kenneth Louis Reid, Charles Redding, and Jerome Alexander; ex-wife, Betty Reid; granddaughters, Shaquria Reid, Zy'dia Berry, Destini Davis, Janiya Reid, and C'Koya Reid; and great grandson, Emmi G. Harvey. He also leaves a host of nieces nephews cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.