Reuel was the son of Reuel McLeod Sr. and Pauline Ferrell McLeod. He was the husband of Carole Brown McLeod for over 65 years. He attended school at Glenwood, Bonaire (Elim), Cornell University and graduated from Clemson University in 1955. Reuel was an honor student and at Clemson was a member of the Senior Platoon, a company commander, and a writer for the Ararian Magazine. In 1951, then Governor James F. Byrnes awarded him and ten other South Carolina students scholarships to attend college. Reuel served in the U. S. Army as an officer with U. S. Forces in Germany during 1956-57. During 1957, he received a federal appointment to work with the Clemson Extension Service and served in Edgefield and Orangeburg Counties. During this period, he was recognized for distinguished service for contributions to agriculture and the 4-H Club Program. In 1972, he joined the marketing staff of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and served during the tenure of William L. Harrelson and G. Bryan Patrick. During the administration of Governor Edwards, Riley and Campbell, he coordinated special agricultural events at the Governors Mansion and the Lace House. In 1992, the South Carolina Pork Board awarded him a Special Award having served for 18 years as director. In 1991, he retired from State and Federal Service having served for 36 years. Reuel and Carole were members of Northside Baptist Church in Orangeburg where they served the Lord and raised their family in the Christian faith. Reuel is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Reuel was predeceased by three sisters, Ruby Fricks, Kathleen Davis and Mary Ellen DeFee; and two brothers, Billy F. McLeod and Lloyd George McLeod.