Kelvin Reed Obituary (1959 - 2021) - Washington, District of Columbia

OBITUARY God blessed Phyllis V. Reed and the late Charles Reed Sr. with Kelvin Reed on June 24, 1959. Born in Washington, DC, he was the fourth of eight children. Kelvin was educated in the DC Public School System. As a child and young adult, he loved to take things apart and build them back up again. He was a natural at fixing objects and building from the ground up. He developed an interest in carpentry while attending Phelps High School. His passion led him to start his own business, Capitol Drywall Group, where he provided excellent customer service and outstanding finishing touches on everything he created. Kelvin was also known for being a great football athlete where he demonstrated impeccable offensive skills as a running back. As a young man, he met the love of his life, Caroline Pinkney. They married on October 8, 1980. From this union, they had a daughter, Tiffany, whom they both adored. Kelvin was baptized at the Old Pentecost Church in NW DC. He later fellowshipped at St. Philip Evangelist Episcopal Church in SE DC, where he sang in the Choir. Kelvin enjoyed spending time with his brothers and friends. He loved to tell jokes and laugh. Kelvin was fond of his nephews and nieces and loved to make them smile. Most of all, Kelvin loved spending time with his grandchildren, Cassell, Korrey, and Caiileb. They all had a special bond like none other. Although these were his grandchildren, they never called him grandaddy or grandad. Instead, they all called him “Buddy”. He definitely lived up to that name. Kelvin was a loving person with a BIG heart! He was a very forgiving man and accepted each of us with our flaws. Kelvin was not the type to hold grudges. What was done yesterday, was left behind. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted daughter, Tiffany, and son-in law, Gary; 3 grandchildren; Cassell Demarje, Korrey Shode, and Caiileb Jate; his loving mother, Phyllis V. Reed; 6 brothers, Charles Jr. (Vivian); Dennis Sr. (Jereletha); Vincent Sr. (Patricia); Sylvester (Telina); Trevor (Charonda); Dwayne; 1 sister, Phyllis Pamela; mother-in-law, Adline Pinkney; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Reed, and father, Charles Reed Sr.