Robert Dwayne Reed's Obituary
Robert Dwayne “Bob†Reed, age 70, a resident of Fredonia, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at his home. He was born January 10, 1938 in St. John, Kansas to Jesse Traymond and Alma O. (Gailey) Reed, and graduated from Fredonia High School.
Through his more than 50-year career as a bricklayer and stone mason, he had been known as one of the most skilled artisans in the area. He enthusiastically shared his appreciation of outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing to gardening with his family.
On March 5, 1955 Bob was united in marriage to Lucine Wallace in Fredonia and she survives at their home.
Other survivors include:
Four sons: Robert D. Reed Haysville, Kansas
Roger L. Reed Fredonia, Kansas Patrick J. Reed Fredonia, Kansas
Montie T. Reed Longview, Texas
Two daughters: Cindy R. Reed Neodesha, Kansas
Terri J. Reed Towanda, Kansas
His mother: Alma O. Reed Fredonia, Kansas
Six brothers: Joe Reed Fredonia, Kansas
Don Reed Fredonia, Kansas
David Reed Fredonia, Kansas
Jack Reed Stillwater, Oklahoma
Jesse Reed Spokane, Washington
Ronald Reed Chanute, Kansas
One sister: Debra Wallace Linn, Missouri
15 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren
Bob was preceded in death by his father Jesse Traymond Reed.
Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 4:00 PM at the Fredonia City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charity of choice in memory of Bob Reed. After the service, family and friends will gather at his home for a meal in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, 420 S. 20th St., Fredonia, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com
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