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Robert G. "Bobby" Reed, 79, departed this earth on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Veteran's Hospital in Albuquerque after a brief illness. Bobby is survived by sisters, Marian Clayton, Shirley Harty and Jacquelyn Buckhanan; nephews, Michael Clayton, Roderick Clayton, Mark Harty, David Harty, Steven Buckhanan and Shawn Buckhanan; and nieces, Jan Soloman and Marsha Silva, and numerous other relatives and friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Reed and Juanita Lowery. Bobby was born in Springfield, MO and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque and Los Angeles, CA. Bobby served honorably in three branches of the United States Military, and served in Europe during the 1940's. He loved jazz music, was a self-taught musician and was a sought after dancing partner. Bobby had a vibrant personality, and was a gracious and humble man. In recent years, Bobby was a resident of Paloma Blanca Nursing Home, where he was loved by everyone. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed by all. Friends may visit French - University Chapel from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Friends are invited to a repast following the cemetery, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. SE. Please visit our online guestbook for Bobby at www.remembertheirstory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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