Ryan Rupert Reid's Obituary
Ryan’s profound influence, driven by his warmth, wisdom, and love, will forever resonate in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known him. As we gather to honor his memory, we are reminded of a life beautifully lived and the lasting mark he left on his community and beyond.
Born on October 30, 1986, on the island of Jamaica in the Parrish of Portland to Ms. Jasmine McLaren and the late Mr. Rupert Reid. Ryan was a cherished member of a vibrant family, including his bonus father Kenneth Mullings and three sisters Dionne Lindo, Natalie and Natasha Mullings.
He began his early education in the local school system in Jamaica. During his adolescent years, his family relocated to Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, where they built a new life together. He continued his education at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. He later attended Boyd H. Anderson High School, where his passion for basketball truly began to flourish starting on the varsity team all four years. He also played recreational basketball at Lauderdale Lakes Park, where his talent, dedication, and love for the game quickly became evident. After graduating in 2005 he attended Florida Prep, then Florida State University.
While at Florida State University, where he played Division I basketball for the Seminoles from 2006 to 2010. Known for his strength, leadership, and defensive tenacity, he was a four-year letterman and served as team captain during his senior year. He helped lead the Seminoles to multiple postseason appearances, earning recognition as one of the program’s most dependable and hard-working players. In 2010, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, proudly becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree.
After being selected 57th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft, Ryan played for Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2011–2012 season.
Following his U.S. career, Ryan played internationally over a decade, in Canada, France, Japan, and Puerto Rico, including stints with teams such as Chorale Roanne and SLUC Nancyin France’s top leagues. He also represented the Jamaican national team, earning a bronze medal at the 2011 Centro Basket Championship. His professional legacy spanned continents and cultures. Above all, his competitive spirit and unwavering love for the game inspired many teammates and fans.
Prior to marriage, Ryan welcomed a beautiful baby girl Disaya Reid, embracing fatherhood with love and devotion. On August 10, 2012, Ryan married his soulmate, Rebecca (Young) Reid. A true partnership, filled with joy, resilience, and countless cherished memories. Their union was blessed with one son, Preston Rupert Reid. Ryan was a proud father, and his legacy lives on through his children, who are thriving both on and off the court. They continue to carry forward his passion for the game with dedication, heart, and a strong commitment to their academic success.
After retiring in 2022 the Reid family resided in the great Tampa Bay Area where Ryan became an educator at Wharton High School influencing more young lives.
Ryan peacefully departed this life on July 9, 2025. His loved ones find comfort in knowing that he now rests in perfect peace in the presence of his Heavenly Father.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rupert Reid.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Rebecca Reid; children: Disaya Reid, and Preston Rupert Reid; parents: Jasmine and Kenneth Mullings; parents in love: Tracy and Donald Brady; aunt: Lisa-Marie Monsanto, Timothy Young; siblings: Dionne Lindo, Natasha, Natalie; nephew-brother: Ahkeel Lindo; brothers and sister-in-love: Paul Monsanto, Alex Young, Samantha Elliot, and Lindsay Young.
He also leaves a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives, and friends.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM THE FAMILY OF
RYAN RUPERT REID
The family of Ryan Rupert Reid extends our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and comfort during this time of sorrow. Your kindness, prayers, and expressions of sympathy have brought us strength, and we are deeply grateful for the compassion shown to our family during this time of bereavement.
All Shall be Well
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, Just around the corner.
All shall be well.
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