Andrew "Andy" Knox Reid Jr. of Lucas, Texas, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Nov.12, 2010, at his home. He was born Aug.27, 1944, in Baton Rouge, La., the son of A. Knox Reid Sr. and Eva "Eve" (Dailey) Reid. He grew up in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1962. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Debra Perrachione on Dec. 6, 1975, and she survives. Andy loved hunting, fishing and his horses. He retired after working over 20 years for EDS Corporation. He is survived by his wife Debbie, of Lucas, Texas: his sons, Craig Lee Reid and Scott Lee Reid, both of Austin, Texas; his sister, Ruthie Reid Alexander and husband Michael of Mt. Vernon; his niece, Ashley Reid (Alexander) Hadley and husband Jeffrey of Louisville, Ky.; and his nephew David A. Alexander of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents. As per Andy's wishes, there will be no public service and a private burial service will be held at a later date. For those wishing, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice or to the Mt. Vernon Little House Foundation, 117 N. 10th Street., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Obituary information provided by Newell Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.