06/15/2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of one of our VFW members, Robert C. Reid. Robert proudly served his country in Korea, and we are deeply grateful for his service and sacrifice. The members and officers of VFW Post 4513 extend our deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Obituary Robert Carl Reid
Robert Carl Reid, You know him as Bob, was born in Port Huron, Michigan on October 8, 1930 and died on May 29, 2026 in Fairfield Bay, AR.
He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War for four years. (1950-1954) He was one of the “Frozen Chosen” who spent one year in the rugged mountains of North Korea in 1950. Dad never spoke much about his time there and would only mention that he vowed he would never be cold again. And, he never was. He was the ray of sunshine for so many.
he is survived by his daughter Lori, and daughter, Deb, her husband Doug and his grandsons, Sam and Seth.
He was a volunteer for the FFB rescue squad and drove the ambulance for 10 years.
He was married and had three children, Deb, Lori, and Jim. He is survived by his daughter Lori, and daughter, Deb, her husband Doug and his grandsons, Sam and Seth, nieces and nephews.
He was divorced and eventually remarried to the love of his life, Jo. They married and each retired from State Farm in 1987, then moved to Fairfield Bay that same year. He found a home there and his heart and soul will be forever with your community. It takes a village and you were his. We have the deepest of gratitude for all of you making his life brighter. I heard many stories from many of you and they were all about the little kindnesses he did, making each of you feel seen and loved.
Attached to his will were these parting words: “When you grow lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know. And bury your sorrow on doing good deeds, miss me but let me go.”
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jo, and my brother, Jim. His siblings and many friends also preceded him.