James Edward Reed 1969 ~ 2018 James Edward Reed passed away peacefully in John Peter Smith hospital on March 15, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 48. James was born on June 19, 1969 in Fort Worth, Texas to Mary Elizabeth Brunson and Edward Leon Reed. James married Karen Michelle Solberg-Reed August 22, 1989 in Eugene, Oregon. Together they had six kids. James was accomplished at many skills. He was an artist, a tattooist, autobody and paint man; he could fix anything on a vehicle. James loved Harley Davidson, music, camping, and fishing. His number one love was his family. He was a loving, funny, and witty man. James was a beloved husband, father and son. James is survived by his step-father, Darrell and mother Mary Brawley; his wife, Karen Reed; his children, Kristofher Allan Dahn, James Darrell Reed, Lacey Jo Elizabeth Reed, Brittany Michelle Moody, Tiffany Cheyann Reed, and Jesse James Reed Brawley; his brother, Robert Leon Reed; his sister, Mary Jo Reed; his step-brothers, Darrin & Derek Brawley; his step-sister, Donna Lynn Brawley; his grandchildren, Emberlyn Adrina Dahn, Paisley Jo Solis Reed, Kennedie Paige Moody, and Fallon Michelle Moody; many nieces, nephews, aunt and uncles; along with many other loving family members and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Leon Reed.