Kedron Rolando Reid, 71, departed this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022, after years of health challenges. He was born August 1, 1950, in Sharon, PA.

Kedron was preceded in death by his parents, Evon and Queen Reid, and a nephew, David L. Coplin, Sr.

He is survived by a daughter, Eartha Johnson, of Charlotte, NC, a son, Stephen Edwards, of Pittsburgh, PA; five grandchildren, Eric Johnson of Durham, NC, Joniya Johnson of Greensboro, NC, Jaheim and Queen Kirkman of Charlotte, NC and Charles Anthony Edmonds of Pittsburgh, PA; a brother, Gerard Reid (Vivian) of Atlanta, GA. and a sister Valarie Coplin (Adolphus) of Pfafftown, NC, two nieces, Christina Barksdale, (James) and Aliyah Coplin, of Pfafftown, and a nephew, Michael Coplin (Harolynn) of Raleigh, NC, four great nieces, four great nephews; as well as cousins, Attorney Harold (Claudia), Attorney Harvey(Patricia) and Michael Kennedy.

Special thanks to those who enriched his life since returning back to his family home; Michael Thomas, his dedicated caregiver and friend; Frank Jordan who assisted him in all endeavors, and long-time devoted friend/caregiver, Sepora Shuler.

Kedron participated in his high school debate team and track team and was a leader in school and in the community, graduating from Atkins High School in 1968. K edron served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, he worked in security and owned and operated the "In Need Call Reid" Bail Bond business here in the city. Kedron was a member of a Masonic Lodge in the 30th district. He lived and worked in security in Atlanta, Georgia for several years before returning to North Carolina when his health began to decline.

A memorial service for Mr. Reid will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.