John Paul Ried, Sr. 82, who resided in Hernando. Ms. passed away May 5, 2023 in Memphis TN. at the VA Hospital. John was born November 4, 1940 to his parents William and Pauline Ried and grew up on Alameda in Maplewood, Missouri. His first job was working a newspaper route at the age of 8. He was driving a truck and delivering papers before he could legally drive. After graduating from High School, he served our country honorably in the Army as a Medic and Cook from 1959 to 1962. He served many years with the Maplewood Police Department and also worked cases with the St.Louis County Major Case Squad. He purchased a Post-Dispatched route after running it for many years as well as working a full-time job. He sold his business and retired from serving as a bailiff at the St. Louis County Government. He retired to Florida with his beloved wife Kathie L. Ried in 2004. After the passing of Mom, he made his way to Mississippi 2019. Dad was a life long St. Louis Cardinal fan and also loved watching football and fishing while smoking a good cigar. Was preceded in death by siblings William (Billy) Ried, Helen Schall (Edward) and Richard Ried. Beloved Dad to James Ried, Jeanne Rinaberger, John Ried, Jr (Melissa), Joyce Benack (Gary), Jacqueline Beagle, Teresa Ried and Stephanie Cook (Terry). Cherished Grandpa to Terry Cook, Jr, Tiffany Cook, Taylor Cook, Aricka Bridges, Jennifer Medina, Alexis Ried, Ryley Ried, Hannah Ried, Reagan Ried, Kaitlynn Ried and Rebecca Ried. Dear brother to Allen Ried (Carol) and Robert (Butch) Ried (Patrica) Sister-in laws Frances and Carol Ried. Great grandfather, Uncle, and Friend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the VA Hospital