Jerome Mason Reed was born March 12, A windy day in 1957 To Mary Eva and J. B. Reed. His father proceeded him in death. Jerome leaves to celebrate his homegoing, his mother, Mary Eva; Siblings: Milton (Tommy) Hambrick, Lake City, FL; Nadine Hambrick-Jones (Leroy) Vineland, N. J., L.W. (Lucky) Hambrick, St. Petersburg, FL; Howard Lee Hambrick (Evelyn) Lake City, FL; Patricia Hambrick-Mcgill (Stewart) Vineland, N. J.; Avon Hambrick, Wildwood, FL; Linda Diane Albertie (Bobby) Lake City, Fl; Edward Jay Reed (Lola) Lake City, Fl., Erma Reed, Alachua, FL and Billy Belford, Lake Butler, FL ; Surrogates: Joseph Wills and Willie Wills of Florahome, FL; Gertrude Wills of Vineland, N.J., James wills of Lake City, Fl; Earnestine Green of Bradenton, Fl. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and cousins.
Jerome received his education in the Columbia County School System. In his youth, he gained his christian experience at Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Church.
Prior to a car accident that left him paralyzed, Jerome worked as a Roofer. Most importantly, he rededicated his life to Christ and sealed his fate and destiny.
Jerome spent his last weeks, days, and hours surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday May 22, 2010 at Mt. Pisgah AME Church Lake City, Fla. Visitation for family and friends will be at the Funeral Home from 5 to 7pm Friday.
Arrangements under the direction of Mizell Funeral Funeral Home, 365 NW Washingon St. 386-752-3166. Please sign guest register at www.mizellfuneralhome.com