Rudolph C.

Reid

Rudolph Clayton Reid, Sr

Born September 1st, 1931, passed away this past Wednesday, May 3rd in the early hours of the morning while the sun rose.  He was a family man, an entrepreneur,  a community leader and served in the Air Force during the Korean war.Over the course of 90+ years… his most successful venture was the Reid Beverage distribution business partnering with the PepsiCo franchise in New York City.  As a young man he ran track and field for his High School and College. During his Air Force service he traveled throughout Europe, meeting his wife of 67 years while being stationed in Wales.

He's survived by his wife, Geraldine, his daughter, Linda, his son, Rudy Jr., his daughter in law, Lucia, his  grandchildren, Nichole and husband Elbert, Melanie and partner Janelle, Rudy III and wife Missy, Danielle, Raquel and husband Enzo, Adam and wife Brianna,  Suzzana, his great grandchildren, Sophia, Arya, Noura, Scarlett, and extended family in Wales.