Kenneth E. "Gene" Reed's Obituary
Decatur-Kenneth E. 'Gene' Reed, 77, of Decatur passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 in his home with his family by his side.
Gene was born March 30, 1936 in Decatur, the son of Jacob and Edith (Thompson) Reed. He was previously employed as an oiler with Local #965 and a groundskeeper at Fairview Park. He enjoyed hunting and racing. He married Dixie Horath August 15, 1963. They were together over fifty years.
He leaves behind his wife Dixie, children Kenney (Barbara) Reed, Terry Reed, Tina (Bobby) Castellon, Richard (Nancy) Reed, Mark (Sheila) Reed, Dixie Kreher, and Violet (Michael) Gossett, four brothers, five sisters, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one son.
Graveside services will be 12 noon Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
The family of Kenneth E. 'Gene' Reed is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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