Joe Fifer Reeder, III
Pelahatchie, MS
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; and sets me on high places. II Samuel 22:34
Joe Reeder, 53, peacefully passed away at his home on February 20th, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA but long-term resident of Brandon and Pelahatchie, MS. Joe was an amazing outdoorsman; a spirited LSU fan; an energetic employee at Byram Home Center; and a dynamic individual who rose to every challenge with bold determination.
Known to many as ‘Lil Joe, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He is survived by his wife Madeline; three children, Shannon Reeder Riley and her husband Michael, Hailey Reeder and Beau Reeder; two grandchildren, Emily Grace and Caroline Faith Riley; his mother, Patricia Anne Reeder; special family friend Carlos Parra; and former wife and friend, Wanda Thompson. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe F. Reeder, Jr and Almetus Reeder, whom Joe lovingly referred to as Nanny and Paw.
Pallbearers are Greg Deville, Heath Jenkins, Robert Lamb, Mel McLeod, Robert Reeder and Cecil Swanson. Honorary Pallbearers are Boomer Blissett, Buddy Jenkins, Larry Smith, Ernest Swanson, Sr., Terry Swanson, Bootsie Villere, David Villere and Gary Windham.
Visitation at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 5p.m. - 8p.m. resuming on Thursday February 25th at 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel at 3:30p.m. officiated by Rev. Ernest Swanson, Jr. Interment will follow in Old Pisgah Cemetery.
The family extends special appreciation to the Sta-Home Hospice caregivers for their compassion and service during Joe’s long battle.