On Sunday May 8, 2022, Eastern Michigan University was thrown into a state of mourning as it lost its assistant football coach Fred Reed to the icy hands of death.
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Fred Reed was the University’s defensive pass game coordinator and safeties coach and he was in his seventh year at EMU and 27th season overall in the coaching ranks.
Fred Reed’s 27-year coaching career included 25 seasons in the college ranks and two years in the National Football League.
In 2006 and 2007, Fred Reed was a defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions working with the safeties.
According to EMU, Fred Reed participated in eight bowl games and three conference championships, and he coached four All-Americans,13 first-team all-conference selections, and developed 11 NFL prospects.
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Fred Reed died at the age of 54 and is survived by his wife La’Shannon and two children; Amar’e and Khamara.
In a statement, EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee described Fred Reed as “the ultimate model of a husband, father, friend, and coach” and also sent condolences to his wife, children and anyone who had come into contact with Fred Reed.
Scott Wetherbee said;
“We are devastated to learn of Coach Reed’s passing.”
“Fred was the ultimate model of a husband, father, friend, and coach. Our hearts go out to his wife, La’Shannon, his children, Amar’e and Khamara, and anyone who was lucky enough to have known him.”
“He will be dearly missed.”
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