Manuel Douglas “Doug” Reed age 48 of Powell, Tennessee, formerly of Evensville, died on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville.

He was born on June 30, 1977 in Dayton, Tennessee and was a lifetime resident of the area. Doug was a graduate of Rhea County High School “Class of 1995”. After high school, he spent his 26 year working career in emergency service communications, ending at Tennessee Highway Patrol – Knoxville. Doug was also a lifetime member of the Rhea County Rescue Squad.

Doug is preceded in death by his mother Deborah Pritchett Reed, his father Loyd Reed, his aunt/second mother Jo Pearl Henderson, his grandparents Manuel and Dove Pritchett, and his fur baby Miss Vida Boheme – Owens.

Survivors include his husband and best friend Randall Owens of Powell, Tennessee; his fur babies Miss Chi-Chi Rodriguez – Reed and Miss Noxema Louise Jackson – Owens both of Powell, Tennessee; and his second mother Donna K. Vaughn of Spring City, Tennessee.

As per his request, there will be no visitation or services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Sacred Ground Hospice House, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 in his memory.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Manuel Douglas “Doug” Reed. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com