Pastor Harry Reeder car accident: Tributes pour in as Briarwood senior pastor killed in Shelby County crash

Senior Pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Dr. Harry Reeder, recently passed away on May 18, 2023. He died after he was involved in an accident that took place on Dunnavant Valley Road near Dunnavant Place at 10:01 am on Thursday. Harry was inside a 2022 Buick Envision which crashed into the back of a dump truck that stopped to take a turn.According to Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans, Reeder was declared dead on the spot after the crash. The dump truck driver was identified as 38-year-old Brad Dawson, who managed to escape without injuries.Briarwood Presbyterian Church shared a statement on Facebook, confirming the news of Reeder's demise.They wrote:&quot;Dear Congregation, It is with a deeply heavy heart that I communicate to you that our Lord has called Pastor Reeder home through a car accident. Please pray for Cindy, Jennifer, Ike, Abby and their entire family as well as our staff and church family as well grieve this tremendous loss together.&quot;&quot;Rest now with your King&quot; - Netizens pay tribute to Harry Reeder on TwitterBriarwood Christian School paid tribute to Harry Reeder and announced that all school activities have been canceled in light of the tragic loss, including the spring football game.They added:&quot;Pastor Reeder provided great support for the school throughout his ministry in so many ways; speaking in chapel and classes, providing Biblical leadership, attending events, praying for the ministry, and loving our children well through the years. BCS is thankful to God for His many blessings to the school&quot;Twitter was flooded with tributes from the public as soon as they heard about Reeder's demise.Geerhardus Boss@GeerhardusBRIP Harry Reeder. I had Dr. Reeder for Apologetics as well as Ecclesiology. He was truly great and he finished well. Rest now with your King.311RIP Harry Reeder. I had Dr. Reeder for Apologetics as well as Ecclesiology. He was truly great and he finished well. Rest now with your King.Brandon M. Smith@B_McLeanSmith“They can tear down all the steeples they want but they can’t tear down the stars... the heavens declare his glory. No one can change that.”-Harry ReederRIP41“They can tear down all the steeples they want but they can’t tear down the stars... the heavens declare his glory. No one can change that.”-Harry ReederRIPswimmingpurl@swimmingpurlRIP Harry Reeder!RIP Harry Reeder!My name is Chris@csquared78None of us are promised tomorrow. A warrior of the cross was called home today. RIP Harry Reeder.1None of us are promised tomorrow. A warrior of the cross was called home today. RIP Harry Reeder.LadySmith@3913LadySmithDr. Harry Reeder of Briarwood Presbyterian Church #RIP Dr. Harry Reeder of Briarwood Presbyterian Church #RIP 🙏Tanstaafl@Tanstaafl2RIP Harry Reeder.RIP Harry Reeder.Gary Palmer@USRepGaryPalmerI am heartbroken to hear the news my pastor, Harry Reeder, has passed away. Dr. Reeder was more than a pastor, he was a dear friend, mentor, and a man who understood and exemplified Godly leadership. Harry had an enormous impact on the lives of countless men and women.494I am heartbroken to hear the news my pastor, Harry Reeder, has passed away. Dr. Reeder was more than a pastor, he was a dear friend, mentor, and a man who understood and exemplified Godly leadership. Harry had an enormous impact on the lives of countless men and women.Nick Batzig@Nick_BatzigDr. Harry Reeder passed away today. We lost one of whom the world is not worthy. Harry was like a second father to so many of us. He was one of the wisest, most gifted, and thoughtful pastors of our lifetime. He is now in the presence of the Christ he faithfully proclaimed.14011Dr. Harry Reeder passed away today. We lost one of whom the world is not worthy. Harry was like a second father to so many of us. He was one of the wisest, most gifted, and thoughtful pastors of our lifetime. He is now in the presence of the Christ he faithfully proclaimed. https://t.co/O2WBQQ8S9WOwen Strachan@ostrachanPraying for the family of Harry Reeder, Tim Keller, and Keller’s family tonight.God have mercy; man knows not his time.41220Praying for the family of Harry Reeder, Tim Keller, and Keller’s family tonight.God have mercy; man knows not his time.Dr. Harry Reeder was a founding pastor of Christ Covenant Presbyterian ChurchDr. Harry Reeder pursued his graduation from East Carolina University but dropped out following his marriage to Cindy. He eventually graduated in 1974 from Covenant College.He started his career as a pastor for an independent Bible Church in Chattanooga and he also worked part-time at the Tennessee Temple Seminary. He then joined Pinelands Presbyterian Church in Miami and acquired his Master of Divinity Degree from Westminster Seminary from the Florida Theological Center.He joined as the founding pastor of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church in North Carolina in February 1983. There were 38 members in the ministry and around 3,000 people attended the Sunday morning worship services.He was associated with Briarwood Christian School for a long time and used to appear frequently at chapel services and school events.Before his demise, Reeder paid tribute to his late sister Vicki through a Facebook post. He shared two black-and-white pictures from the duo's childhood and wrote:&quot;On this day 5 years ago the Lord unexpectedly yet in His perfect Providence brought home to glory my oldest sister and best friend Vicki. I miss her yet rejoice for her every day unstoppable love, wisdom loyalty and our daily phone calls and her contagious for Christ, evangelism, Christ's Church, her friends and her family. See you soon Sis!&quot;Harry Reeder is survived by his wife Cindy, three children, and grandchildren.

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