Walter Craig Reid

On November 28, 1955, Walter and Annie Lou Reid gave birth to Walter Craig Reid, the only son of four children. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Craig was educated in New Jersey and graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1974. After high school, he attended Cumberland County College where he founded a Black Student Union to seek more opportunities for minorities in his school. After receiving his Associates Degree, he decided to move to Atlanta in pursuit of a better life. In 1982, he married Linda Bristow-Reid, and through this union they raised three children- Lelene Michelle, Michael and Lauren. During his early years in Atlanta, Craig worked for Georgia Power while attending Georgia Southern Polytechnic University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and after ten years at Georgia Power, Craig again became an entrepreneur and started WCR Enterprises, a general contracting firm. Throughout the years, he dedicated his life to the service of others by building homes, performing carpentry work and completing countless remodeling projects for clients, friends and family. Craig’s love for sports continued throughout life and bowling became one of Craig’s great loves. He became a master at the game and traveled across the country participating in tournaments. As a testament to his bowling skills, his name could often be found among several 300 Perfect Score rings and on countless trophies. Although Craig was devoted to his craft and to his hobbies, the most important thing in his life was his family. He was dedicated as a young child and even more so as an adult. He encouraged his children to strive for excellence. He believed in giving encouraging words. He was always there to lend a helping hand to those who were in need. He never stopped learning and he took pride in those he loved. On June 6, 2020, Craig transitioned from this life surrounded by those who brought him so much joy- his family. Craig will be deeply missed and leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Lelene Michelle (Dewayne) Gainey, Michael (Crystal) Reid and Lauren Reid; his grandchildren, Kristen, Chrisyia, Kamryn, Dewayne Carter, and Michael Craig; sisters, Rosa Lowe, Pam (Willie) White, Syble Smith, Tracie Washington; nieces Ramisha Reid and Tahmiya Washington, nephews Everick White, Lamarr White, Paul Smith, Walter Smith, Lamar Stinson, Markus Smith, and a tribe of family and friends. DUE TO COVID-19, A MASK WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER OUR BUILDING. Memories of Mr. Reid will be cherished by his loving family and friends. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., SOUTH DEKALB CHAPEL, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034, 404-241-5656. Please express your condolences here on our website. In Lieu of Flowers, the family has set up a GoFund Me account please donate at link below https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-walter-craig-reid RSVP Link for Memorial Celebration - Sunday, June 14th, 2020 https://celebratingthelifeofwcr.app.rsvpify.com RSVP Link for Graveside Service - Monday, June 15th, 2020 https://honoringthelifeofwcr.app.rsvpify.com Graveside funeral Services for Walter Craig Reid will take place on Monday, June 15, at 3:00PM at Old Cemetery 420 W. Central Avenue Madison, GA 30650 This service will be recorded and streamed live. In the event the service is interrupted due to technical issues, the entire service will be uploaded later the same day to this same link. Please copy and paste to share this link or simply click on the link to view the service. https://vimeo.com/427792436

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Walter Craig Reid

November 28, 1955 - June 6, 2020