Bruce Franklin Reed, 66, was born July 11, 1954 in Kansas City, KS to the union of Franklin D. Roosevelt Reed and Thersia Dean Reed (Morgan). He was preceded in death by his wife Ada Reed (Hill), his parents and a brother, Roosevelt Leon Reed.

Bruce was educated in Warrensburg, MO. He graduated from Warrensburg Senior High School in 1972. He received a scholarship in 1972 to Alcorn A&M (MS). In 1973, he entered into North Eastern A&M JUCO in (Miami OK) and made All American in the football league. In 1974, he began playing for the Central Missouri State University (CMSU) Mule's football team as a stand-up middle linebacker.

Bruce was a lifetime member the of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He accepted Christ in his life at the age of twelve and was baptized. He enjoyed attending Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Church services and programs.

Bruce began his professional career in 1976 when drafted to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1976. After that endeavor he pursued a professional wrestling career in 1977. He began his profession in the Metro area of Kansas and Missouri with All Star Wrestling then proceeded into the Wrestling Federation Divisions, CWF (Florida), Mid-South (Oklahoma), NWA (Georgia), WCW (New York), WWE (New York) while holding various Titles as the Heavy Weight and World Tag Team Champion in all divisions. He and Ron Simmons united to form the tag team "Doom" and went on to win numerous titles as "Doom". He decided some years later to go into semi-retirement he stayed active within the wrestling circuit. He then attended invitational wrestling interviews and autograph signings across the United Stated regularly. Bruce joined the Construction Labor Union after his semi-retirement from the wrestling world.

Bruce had a very passionate love for the Western World. He was an awesome "Cowboy" who enjoyed raising and training horses. His saying was "If you don't get dirty you not the real deal". He won numerous Steer Wrestling Championships and always participated in the bronc and bull riding events. He was a faithful watcher of the "Grit TV" western channel and his favorite program was "Laramie".

Bruce departed this life on Feb 5, 2021 in his home surrounded by family members.

Bruce leaves to Cherish his memory Denise Brown of 25 years (Warrensburg MO), Children; Bryan Reed (KCMO), Vashaun Reed-Merritte(Roy) (LA), Tony Reed (Gena) (OK), Nikisha Reed (Doug) (KCMO), Detra and Keith Mims (KCMO), Nyah Trent (FL), Tabatha Kirkland (FL), Robyn Painter (CA), Clara Ann (KS), Ieshia, Muninah and Musa Mahmud; two sisters, Joyce M. Crittenden-Reed (Brian) KCMO, Jennifer R. Aldridge-Reed (Erick) Lee's Summit MO, five brothers Tim J. Reed (Fran) Warrensburg MO, Bobby D. Reed (Carol) Warrensburg MO, Charles E. Reed (Warrensburg MO), Mark C. Reed (Warrensburg MO), Ronald R. Reed (Warrensburg, MO), Aunt Baby Lou Collins (Warrensburg, MO), Aunt Mary Coppage (Warrensburg MO), Uncle Willie D. Reed (KCMO), Uncle John Henry Reed (CA). He has thirteen grandchildren, one great grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and fans.

Bruce was Warrensburg's "Native Professional Athlete."

Visitation will be held Friday, Feb 19, 2021 from 5-7 pm at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home.

Services will be held on Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 at 12 pm at  The First Baptist Church at 1302 S. Maguire St. Warrensburg, MO 64093.  The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time.