Johnny Reid went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. Johnny leaves cherish his memories, children, Jocelyn Reid, Jordan Reid (Ayana), Jason Reid; siblings, Marian, Gloria, Richard, Jesse, Ronald; grandchildren, Iman Levi Reid, Eli Ali Reid, Jeremiah Joseph Reid. In addition to, a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Continue Reading
Johnny Reid went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. Johnny leaves cherish his memories, children, Jocelyn Reid, Jordan Reid (Ayana), Jason Reid; siblings, Marian, Gloria, Richard, Jesse, Ronald; grandchildren, Iman Levi Reid, Eli Ali Reid, Jeremiah Joseph Reid. In addition to, a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Johnny Reid was born on May 9,1958 to Jeannette Reid (nee Robinson) and Jesse Reid Sr.
Throughout his youth he enjoyed playing basketball and worked as Security for Tenable Security.
At the Age of 29 he joined the police force under University Circle Police Department Serving for 25+ years as a Police Officer. He worked mostly the Night Shift on Patrol and Assisting Cleveland PD when needed. During the day he would work Security for the Sight Center and Directing Traffic to Secure the Needs for his Family.
On June 14, 1988 Johnny married his lovely wife Ramona E. Kilgore. To this union were born, Jocelyn Nicole, Jordan Mychal, and Jason Curtis. Jason preceded him in death.
Johnny also served as the head of Security for Peoples Church of God In Christ, where he would secure the premises and help with the transporting the members in need.
Johnny loved to eat, loved to listen to jazz music, keeping his clean car, rotating the tires, and working out. He had a way of finding a way to allow his family to understand that Love is an Action Word.
On June 19, 2020, at 7:38 a.m., God sent for Johnny to return Home.
He leaves to cherish his memory 2 children; Jocelyn Reid, Jordan Reid (Ayana); 3 grandchildren, Iman, Eli and Jeremiah, that they may lead in his Legacy. 4 siblings; Marian Reid, Gloria Pauls, Jesse Reid, Jr and Jarod Reid. As well as a host of great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
David Pace
left a message on July 13, 2020:
I want to extend my condolences to the Reid family during this difficult time. I, like many others had the honor to work the same shift with Johnny! He was always the giant we needed when things were tough. His mere presence was a deciding factor in many incidents. However, his advice to me during our "down time" on shift will live on with me forever. I still think of a saying he told me when things get rough. Know that he left a legacy that will live on in the officers he worked with. I am honored to have known Johnny. Rest In Peace
Tim Peppard
left a message on June 26, 2020:
Rest In Peace Johnny; Your dedication to your family, Friends and
Church Has earned you that REST. I feel fhonored to have worked with You.
Ken(Deezer) and Alonda Kilgore
left a message on June 25, 2020:
Our deepest most heartfelt condolences to the family. I knew Johnny since I was a child. He and my dad played basketball together through the years and he was always around. He was a gentle giant and will be greatly missed. No more pain. Rest in POWER.
Paul Valore University Hospitals
left a message on June 24, 2020:
Always greeted you with big friendly smile, a manly hand shake and always was a kind soul. Larger than life, yes to me, always a brother and professional officer. R.I.P. big daddy
lou adoryan
left a message on June 24, 2020:
Johnny was a friend and a guy you could trust and count on. I'll miss his call on my next birthday.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Karen Carroscia
left a message on June 24, 2020:
I was saddened to hear about Johnny. I worked with him for many years and he was a good guy and a good friend. He will be missed by so many. Condolences to the family..he talked about you all the time.
Joe Robinson, Ohio University Police Athens Ohio
left a message on June 24, 2020:
I had the pleasure of working with Johnny several years ago while working in Cleveland. Johnny was an outstanding police officer and his personality made some of those long night shifts more tolerable. He always had our backs and treated everyone with kindness and respect. May God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow.
John Pavelich
left a message on June 24, 2020:
I was sorry to hear about Johnny's passing. Worked with Johnny for many years. He was a dedicated officer. My Condolences to his family.
Charles & Geraldine Billingsley
left a message on June 24, 2020:
You will truly be missed! You always greeted us with a hug, smile and conversation. No more sickness and sleepless nights. Rest up in Heaven!
Jessalyn Burke
left a message on June 23, 2020:
This is beyond sad. Johnny was such an amazing person. I’ll never forget how much of a compassionate person he was. He made people feel so welcomed around him. You will be missed my friend.
Mike Piskura Sgt. (Retired) University Circle Police Dept.
left a message on June 23, 2020:
First, to Johnny’s Family, Johnny was a good, kind and God-fearing man who made you feel proud to be his friend he would help you out in a minute if you asked him for anything. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Like Jim Solary and Jack Clair, I also worked with Johnny at UCPD 26 + years. We worked the night shift for many years together some of our best and enjoyable moments were between 1-5 am it would be our lunchtime and it was spent at Mt. Sinai Hospital and Best Steak House we both like to eat. Of course, we were joined by other police officers, and the events of the night were discussed most of the time with much laughter that we needed at times. Johnny, you were more than a co-worker to me you were a good friend! I like a lot of others will remember you always.
Rest in Peace, my Friend.
C. Cohen
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I worked with Johnny for 25 years at UCPD. He was an excellent officer and a wonderful human being. He was kind, compassionate, with a strong sense of ethics, and a strong faith in God. Always thinking of others. Even after retirement, he would call former coworkers on their birthdays. If someone needed help he would be there for them privately. I am grateful I was able to speak with him a few days prior to his death. Out of pain now,. Rest easy. You will be missed.
Jim Solary
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I talked with Johnny couple of days before he passed away, he sounded so strong. I was devastated when I learned of his passing. I worked with Johnny from the time he started with UCPD. He was a good person & a great officer. I will miss him and our talks. Rest In Peace Johnny.
Jack Clair
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I had the pleasure of working with Johnny for over 30 years at UCPD. He was a very dedicated and hard working officer. He was extremely proud of his family. I am happy I was able to talk to him a few days before he passed. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Bill Vascek
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I never had the pleasure to meet you but I worked with your son. He spoke highly of his father and the influence you had on him, you can rest in peace knowing that you raised a fine young man
Bill Vascek
left a message on June 23, 2020:
Billvascek@gmail,com
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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David Pace
left a message on July 13, 2020:
I want to extend my condolences to the Reid family during this difficult time. I, like many others had the honor to work the same shift with Johnny! He was always the giant we needed when things were tough. His mere presence was a deciding factor in many incidents. However, his advice to me during our "down time" on shift will live on with me forever. I still think of a saying he told me when things get rough. Know that he left a legacy that will live on in the officers he worked with. I am honored to have known Johnny. Rest In Peace
Tim Peppard
left a message on June 26, 2020:
Rest In Peace Johnny; Your dedication to your family, Friends and
Church Has earned you that REST. I feel fhonored to have worked with You.
Ken(Deezer) and Alonda Kilgore
left a message on June 25, 2020:
Our deepest most heartfelt condolences to the family. I knew Johnny since I was a child. He and my dad played basketball together through the years and he was always around. He was a gentle giant and will be greatly missed. No more pain. Rest in POWER.
Paul Valore University Hospitals
left a message on June 24, 2020:
Always greeted you with big friendly smile, a manly hand shake and always was a kind soul. Larger than life, yes to me, always a brother and professional officer. R.I.P. big daddy
lou adoryan
left a message on June 24, 2020:
Johnny was a friend and a guy you could trust and count on. I'll miss his call on my next birthday.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Karen Carroscia
left a message on June 24, 2020:
I was saddened to hear about Johnny. I worked with him for many years and he was a good guy and a good friend. He will be missed by so many. Condolences to the family..he talked about you all the time.
Joe Robinson, Ohio University Police Athens Ohio
left a message on June 24, 2020:
I had the pleasure of working with Johnny several years ago while working in Cleveland. Johnny was an outstanding police officer and his personality made some of those long night shifts more tolerable. He always had our backs and treated everyone with kindness and respect. May God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow.
John Pavelich
left a message on June 24, 2020:
I was sorry to hear about Johnny's passing. Worked with Johnny for many years. He was a dedicated officer. My Condolences to his family.
Charles & Geraldine Billingsley
left a message on June 24, 2020:
You will truly be missed! You always greeted us with a hug, smile and conversation. No more sickness and sleepless nights. Rest up in Heaven!
Jessalyn Burke
left a message on June 23, 2020:
This is beyond sad. Johnny was such an amazing person. I’ll never forget how much of a compassionate person he was. He made people feel so welcomed around him. You will be missed my friend.
Mike Piskura Sgt. (Retired) University Circle Police Dept.
left a message on June 23, 2020:
First, to Johnny’s Family, Johnny was a good, kind and God-fearing man who made you feel proud to be his friend he would help you out in a minute if you asked him for anything. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Like Jim Solary and Jack Clair, I also worked with Johnny at UCPD 26 + years. We worked the night shift for many years together some of our best and enjoyable moments were between 1-5 am it would be our lunchtime and it was spent at Mt. Sinai Hospital and Best Steak House we both like to eat. Of course, we were joined by other police officers, and the events of the night were discussed most of the time with much laughter that we needed at times. Johnny, you were more than a co-worker to me you were a good friend! I like a lot of others will remember you always.
Rest in Peace, my Friend.
C. Cohen
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I worked with Johnny for 25 years at UCPD. He was an excellent officer and a wonderful human being. He was kind, compassionate, with a strong sense of ethics, and a strong faith in God. Always thinking of others. Even after retirement, he would call former coworkers on their birthdays. If someone needed help he would be there for them privately. I am grateful I was able to speak with him a few days prior to his death. Out of pain now,. Rest easy. You will be missed.
Jim Solary
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I talked with Johnny couple of days before he passed away, he sounded so strong. I was devastated when I learned of his passing. I worked with Johnny from the time he started with UCPD. He was a good person & a great officer. I will miss him and our talks. Rest In Peace Johnny.
Jack Clair
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I had the pleasure of working with Johnny for over 30 years at UCPD. He was a very dedicated and hard working officer. He was extremely proud of his family. I am happy I was able to talk to him a few days before he passed. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Bill Vascek
left a message on June 23, 2020:
I never had the pleasure to meet you but I worked with your son. He spoke highly of his father and the influence you had on him, you can rest in peace knowing that you raised a fine young man
Bill Vascek
left a message on June 23, 2020:
Billvascek@gmail,com
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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