Fr. Reed and his wife Nancy are New Englanders, but have spent their 25 years of ministry serving congregations in the south. After graduating from MIT, Fr. Reed had a career in the chemicals industry both in the United States and in Europe. He graduated from the School of Theology at the University of the South in 1996, and he and Nancy have gone on to serve numerous parishes in five different dioceses of The Episcopal Church.  Fr. Reed was ordained to the priesthood in 1996 and has most recently served St. James Lake City, St. Paul's in Albany, GA, and St. Paul's in East Palatka.

Reed and Nancy have made their permanent home in Jacksonville.   The Freemans have three beloved children, Debbie in Virginia, Reed in Mississippi, and William in Georgia. Their seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren are scattered across Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Georgia. Fr. Reed was predeceased by one grandchild, Reed Savaria Freeman.

Celebration of Life at 2pm at St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal on November 25, 2022.  Fr. Reed requested donations to the church of your choice in lieu of flowers.