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Loren D. Reid (August 26, 1905 – December 25, 2014) was a communication professor and a writer. In addition to shorter terms of service with other universities, he had a 31-year career at the University of Missouri, including two terms as chair of the Department of Communication. He served in a number of professional organizations related to speech and communicating, including standing as the 43rd president of the National Communication Association. He lived to 109 years of age, making him a centenarian.