Ernest L. Reid, Sr.

Ernest Lee Reid Sr. transitioned from his earthly life on March 26, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1938, to the late Herbert and Emma Reid.

 He attended East Suffolk High School then joined the United States Army where he served with the 82 nd Airborne Division and was in the Army Reserve. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company as an electrician after 27 years of service.

Ernest accepted Christ at an early age and later joined Little Mount Zion Baptist Church where he was a faithful member for 47 years. He was devoted to the Christian Faith and served as an ordained Deacon for 40 plus years. He also served in the capacity of a Trustee, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member.

Throughout his life there was nothing he valued more than Christ and his family. He possessed a generous heart and loved giving to his church and charitable causes. He especially loved supporting youth and young adults who pursued higher education.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Emma Reid; brothers Bishop Herman Reid, Lawrence R. Reid, and Norris Reid; sister Marion Cross; son-in-law Steve Fitzgerald; and one god-son Nathan-Michael William Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 62 years Annie Mae Everett Reid; daughters JoAnn Reid Fitzgerald and Susan (Karl) Stokes; son Dr. Ernest (Sherelle) Reid Jr.; grandchildren Karl Jonathan Stokes, Ernest Lee Reid, III, Noah Zachery Reid, and one god-daughter Ariel Willis. Also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and church family.

A viewing will be held on Friday, April 4, from 2p.m.-6p.m.The services will be held on April 5th at 11 a.m. at the Little Mount Zion Baptist Church, 3288 Pruden Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. Pastor Horace L. Bazemore, Jr. is the officiant. Rev. Dr. Ernest L. Reid, Jr. is the Eulogist. In lieu of flowers please make “in memory of” contributions to Little Mt Zion Baptist Church. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.