Robert Alan Reeder, age 75, of Paducah, Kentucky, and formerly of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan was born on July 21, 1951, to Robert L. Reeder and Linda Swift Reeder. Alan graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1969 and was a member of the Lone Oak Band under the direction of Dick Petty. He was also a six-year veteran of the United States Navy, lived in San Diego, and traveled to Hong Kong and the Philippines. While living in Nashville for several years, music was a big part of Alan's life. He played drums for recording artist Austin Roberts. He also toured as a monitor mix sound engineer with Country artist Gary Morris. Early in his musical career, Alan played drums in Paducah, KY, for the group "Our Brothers Keeper".
In later years, Alan was self-employed and worked in his home studio, creating and composing his own music. He enjoyed sailing and spending time at the beach whenever possible. He had a very creative and comic side and always supported others with encouraging words.
Survivors include his father, Robert L. Reeder of Paducah, Kentucky; one sister, Kaye Reeder Pryor, and husband, Wesley Pryor of Nashville, Tennessee; and several cousins.
Preceding in death was his mother, Linda Swift Reeder.
A private family burial will take place at Mt. Kenton Cemetery in Lone Oak.
Arrangements were made by the Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah.
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