Murray J. "Potsie" Reed

Murray J. “Potsie” Reed Jr., 69, a resident of Patterson passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Teche Regional Medical Center. Murray was born on November 21, 1945 in Iota the son Murray J. Reed Sr. and Cecilia Doucet Reed. Murray enjoyed fishing and shrimping as a commercial fisherman. He loved to watch LSU Tigers Football as well as The New Orleans Saints. Of all the things that Murray did in his life spending time with his family and cooking for them was his favorite. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Susie Reed of Patterson; four daughters, Shantell Roy and husband Arinjit, Janita Reed, Cathy Hiles, and Carissa Bailey; six grandchildren, Kaylon Bruno, Austin Rock, Kyla Reed, Ariana Roy, Logan Bailey, Braylon Toups; six sisters; one brother. Murray was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Twin City Funeral Home with Military Honors rendered by the East St. Mary Veteran’s Funeral Squad at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota, Louisiana. Following Mass Murray will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery with Military Honors.