Sydney DeJuan Reed was born December 21, 1982 in Harvey, IL. He was born to Carletta Reed and Sydney Gray. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Wesley United Methodist Church, as well as True Vine Baptist Church. Sydney attended Lincoln Elementary School, and New Covenant Christian Academy School; then he attended Thornton High School where he graduated.
Sydney enjoyed car shows, car racing, playing Dominoes, boat riding; he enjoyed good food, and he was always looking out for others. He was part of the Lick God Club. He enjoyed life, being with family and friends, and keeping it real.
On December 20, 2023 God called Sydney home. Sydney is preceded in death by his grandmothers: Carol Reed and Faye Terry; his great grandmother, Hattie M. Taylor; and 1 aunt, Annette Ayers; 2 uncles: Willie Reed and Devin Ragland. He leaves to cherish fond memories to his parents Carlene (Charles) and Sydney; and a daughter, Synia Bell; three brothers: Jonathan, Christopher, and Charles; five sisters: Jasmine, Ulonda, Shelva, Latoya and Whitney; two adopted brothers: Carliss and Marcus Armstrong; also his God mother, Tamara and God sister, Erika; and God brother, Marques; he also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He also leaves his special friend, Samantha.
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