Jimmy ReedJimmy Reed has spent most of his life on a farm, teaching in a classroom, or flying in a plane. As a child, he grew up on the family farm. Later, he was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.After finishing his military service, Reed returned to managethe family farm. In 1993, he became a farming magazine's field editor, which took him across the American Cotton Belt. Several years later, he became a teacher at Oxford Community College. A pilot since 1978, Reed bought, restored, and flew a J-3 Piper Cub. Today, Reed enjoys gardening, memorizing poetry, and reading. He's the father of three daughters, the grandfather of four boys and a girl, and the loving husband of his late wife. Read More Read Less