Kenneth D. Reed's Obituary
Kenneth D. Reed, 76, of Alliance, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 8:15 p.m. at Roselawn Terrace. Born on January 9, 1933 in Ritchie County, WV, Kenneth lived in Alliance most of his adult life. He retired from Conrail Railroad after 30 years. Kenneth was a prankster and his family will remember him humming and singing. He loved country music and going to garage sales. He also enjoyed camping and traveling in his motor home. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Judge) Reed whom he married on February 6, 1954; two daughters, Patricia Reed of Alliance and Barbara Jo (Randy) Gindlesperger of Alworth, GA; three sons, Joseph (Debra) Reed of West Jefferson, Robert (Wilma) Tabellion of Minerva and Duaine (Barbara) Reed of Oak Island, NC; thirteen grandchildren, Marie, Sarah, Michelle, Kenneth, Dale, Kevin, Kelly, Allison, Angela, Chad, Mary, David and Carla; many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Lunsford of Galion and Elizabeth Barker of WV; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two daughters, Elizabeth Scott and Ruth Laukhart; a grandson, Joseph E. Reed, Jr.; his parents, Fonzo and Goldie (Jones) Reed; a sister, Betty Jean Riffle; and two brothers, Adrian and Arden Reed. The family will receive friends at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Monday, October 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Donald L. Feicht of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park.
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