George Douglas Reid (Doug)
1938 - 2022
George Douglas Reid (Doug), 83, of Winston Salem passed away on 3/17/2022 after a breif battle with cancer.
Doug was born on 12/31/1938 to George E. Reid and Nancy V. Reid from Stokesdale, NC.
George began working for RJ Reynolds in1957 kicking off a 38 year career. In 1977, he met Cindy E. Spath, and they wed in November of 1978. After retiring in 1995, Doug spent his time going to church and relaxing at home with his wife and their dog Molly.
Doug was predeceased by his parents, George Edmund Reid and Nancy Vallie Reid and also his daughter, Nancy Renee Myers. He is survived by his wife, Cindy E. Reid of Winston Salem, NC; two brothers, Don Reid (Dale) of Montreat, NC and Rex Reid of Winston Salem, NC; one sister, Kay Roberts of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Jerry D. Reid (Sonya) of Tacoma, WA and Terry E. Reid of Winston Salem, NC; one daughter Deborah J. Reid of Winston Salem, NC, one stepdaughter Jamie L. Staley (Michael) of Belews Creek, NC and multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
At the request of Doug, no formal service will be held at this time. A private gathering will be held for immediate family only. The family asks that in leiu of flowers, donations be sent to St. Jude’s Childen’s Hospital.
Good man gone but not forgotten
Honey, I and Mollie along with the rest of the family miss you so much. Your no longer in pain, better yet your with Jesus just like you said ” you want to go be with Jesus”
Rest in perfect peace darling!
Thank you for being a great second daddy! You had the biggest heart and was very giving to others in need….You are greatly missed and will not be forgotten! Rest in Peace….Love you💕
Dad I love and miss you …I know you are in a better place and no more pain…but you were my strength more than you know and I never said it but you were my hero….
I’m gonna miss you so much Pawpaw but it truly broke my heart to see you suffering and I’ll forever cherish all the memories with you and Gran over the years of me growing up and you taking me to get my nails done and to get me my chicken nuggets from McDonald’s. You definitely loved and spoiled me like one of your own. Rest easy Pawpaw, until we meet again I love you ❤️
Daddy, you were my rock and my friend, but most of all you were my hero.. I will always love you and respect you.. Rest well my daddy until we meet again..I LOVE YOU!!!
Paw paw, Dakota and I miss you already. Dakota always remembered paw paw as a generous and kind man. With the hugest heart. He definitely left an indelible impression on my daughter and on me❤️
Rest In Peace🙏
God bless you George. You were a good and humble man. I know you’re with God now.
From my family to yours.Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
From Smith family
Hugs love and prayers .
Am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
A good man is gone but never forgotten my deepest sympathy to you Cindy and for the whole family🙏🙏
Rest In Peace, my dear brother!
You fought the good fight…and
You won!
“Life is real, life is earnest,
And the grave is not its goal.
Dust thou art to dust returneth,
Was not spoken of the soul”
Love you, miss you.. but will
See you again!
Thank you God for a neighbor like Doug. The Bible teaches us to love thou neighbor as we love ourselves and truly Doug showed us that kind of love…thank you God for the opportunity to be a part of Doug’s life and he a part of ours…Rest In Paradise