Randy Glen Reed, 74, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 31, 2026.  Randy was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 18, 1952, to the late Everton Glen Reed and Sarah Nadine Reed.  He graduated from Alhambra High School in 1970.

On November 19, 1971, Randy married his lifelong friend Terrie Gunnels, and they began their life together on a journey of almost 55 years that led them to Arkansas.  Randy’s commitment to law enforcement and public service started by joining the Phoenix Police Department and continued with his move to Little Rock Police Department on August 6, 1973, as a patrol officer.  During his 21 years of service with the department, he worked in the patrol division, detective division, in the vice, narcotics and intelligence divisions and in special operations.  He was progressively promoted to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief of the department.  During his tenure there, he also graduated from the FBI National Academy as well as earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Park College and a Master of Science degree from the University of Arkansas.

Randy retired from the Little Rock Police Department in 1994, after he was chosen to lead the Arkansas Highway Police.  In 1997, he was hired to fill the position of Chief of Police of the Fort Smith Police Department.  During his 10-year tenure as Chief, the department achieved national accreditation with the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.  Following his time as Chief, Randy served as City Administrator for the City of Fort Smith before retiring from public service.

In his retirement years, Randy and Terrie enjoyed traveling and had journeyed to Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy and Mexico as well as making many road trips throughout the continental USA.  However, their most cherished miles were spent traveling to be with their children and grandchildren.  He was deeply devoted to each family member and their spouses and was particularly honored that his two children, Bethany and Charlie, chose to enter law enforcement professions.

He was so proud to be a grandfather, or “Poppy,” as he was affectionately called.  He made every effort to support them–even across the miles–and to be in attendance for each special day they celebrated, for holidays, for First Communions, baptisms, ball games, musical concerts, plays, graduations and so much more.

Randy had a quick wit and a ready smile which allowed him to make fast friends, and he was loyal to a fault. He could always be counted on to lend a helping hand when needed.  He didn’t find many tasks or projects that he was afraid to tackle and usually had the requisite skill and tools with which to accomplish the job.  If he didn’t, he could normally find the required knowledge on YouTube.

Randy had a passion for golf that spanned many years as well as a love of Corvettes.  He spent countless enjoyable hours with his golf group on the courses and in the Hot Springs Village Corvette Club.

In addition to his loving wife, Randy is survived by his daughter, Bethany Ishee; his son, Charles Reed and his wife, Lisa; and his eight grandchildren:  Amelia Ishee, Sarah Ishee, Martha Ishees, Rebecca Ishee, Laura Ishee, Reed Ishee, Adam Reed and William Reed, all of whom reside in Cartersville, GA.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Michael Ishee.

Randy was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 1:00pm, visitation 12:30pm, with Rite of Committal and reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Little Rock FOP Foundation, FSPD FOP College Fund and Knights of Columbus Council 10208, Assembly 2316.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com