In Memory

Howard Reed - Class Of 1938

Howard Reed

Howard Reed, 63, Olney, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1984 in Richland Memorial Hospital.  Services at Zirkle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rolland Devor, Jr. officiating. Graveside military rites rendered by Olney Veterans Organizations.

Mr. Reed was born Oct. 28, 1920 in Richland County, the son of Lyman F. and Bertha (Gallagher) Reed. He married Patricia Parker and she survives.

He was a farmer and a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He served in World War II and was prisoner of war. He was also a member of Richland Post 30 American Legion and Olney Memorial Post 4226 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Other survivors include two sons, David and Richard and a daughter, Mrs. Bert (Patricia) Marvel, all of Olney; a sister, Mrs. Eloise Green of Olney; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, an infant sister and two grandchildren.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)