Rufus Eugene Reid, Jr. (Gene) of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born August 21, 1935 to the late Rufus E Reid, Sr. and late Helen Goodrum Reid in Davidson, NC. After graduating from North Mecklenburg High School in 1953 as a student athlete, Gene attended Davidson College for two years. He then earned his BS and MA in Mathematics at Appalachian State University in 1957. He taught math for 12 years at East Mecklenburg High School and 28 years at CPCC. He was awarded CPCC’s Teacher of the Year in 1989 before retiring in 1997. His retirement years were spent working at the Family Life Center at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. All that knew Gene will remember him fondly for his gift to make others laugh and his enthusiasm for trains. He was deeply loved by his family and will be truly missed!
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Hilda Lynn Reid. He is survived by his four children Parks Reid, Kelly Reid, Jody Reid and Marty Reid, two sister-in-laws, JoAnn Cecil and Barbara Mamer and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held at the home Saturday, October 12, 2024 between 2:00-4:00 p.m.