Earl A. Reed Jr.

November 2, 1929 - March 25, 2014

REED, Earl A. Jr. age 84 of Oregonia passed away Tues. March 25, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. A Marines Korean Conflict veteran, Earl retired from AK Steel in Middletown in 1972 after 43 years of service. During his lifetime, he coached Pee Wee football, Little League baseball, and NRA junior rifle. He was a lifetime Masters Rifleman, member of Friends of the Library, and a volunteer for the Pioneer Village. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret and his daughter Donna Jean Reed Belec. He is survived by three sons Robert E. "Rick" Reed of Phoenix, AZ, Philip E. Reed of Dewey, AZ, and David A. (Teresa) Reed of Clarksville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Earl enjoyed watching Animal Planet, spending time with his family and his grand dog, Trooper. Funeral services 11 AM Mon. March 31 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville. Pastor Tom Chattin will be officiating. Burial will be at Miami Cemetery, Corwin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Mon. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wilmington Area Humane Society PO Box 968, Wilmington, OH 45177. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.