Mr. Delmus "Buddy" Reid, 82 of Jayess entered his eternal home on July 3, 2018, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS. Delmus was born March 18, 1936 in Pike County, MS to Cassie and Henrye Tullis Reid.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Topeka Baptist Church in Jayess. Service time will be at 1:00 PM with graveside services following in Tilton United Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Dale Authement and Bro. Eddie Dupre will officiate the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Reid served in the United States Army between 1958 and 1960 in Germany during the Vietnam Era. During his working years he was a Foreman at the Orleans Furniture in Columbia, MS. Buddy lived a simple life. His life centered around his family, God, and work. After retirement, he spent his time gardening building, raising animals and spoiling all of his family. He was a comedian and loved to tell stories and make people laugh. He was a member of Unity Church of Christ. He led the singing for about 50 years. His last few years were spent as a member of Topeka Baptist Church where he happily worshipped with his entire family.

Surviving Delmus are his wife of 55 years, Janice Reid of Jayess; daughters Regina (Donnie) Stuart of Jayess, Kimberly (Jeff) Quin of Jayess; 7 grandchildren Donnie (Dana) Stuart, Jr., Jesse (Christy) Stuart, Jacob Stuart, Sam Stuart, Emily (Scott) Nicols, Aaron Quin, Olivia Quin and 7 great grandchildren; one sister Janette Crittenden of Houston, Texas; many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and others that referred to him as Paw.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister Martha Ibrom and one brother Roger Reid.