Buddy D. Reed
September 21, 1935 - April 29, 2009
Buddy Darrell Reed, 73, of Mullens passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He resided with Mary McKinney of Mullens after returning home from Greenwood, IN in 2003. Buddy was born September 21, 1935 at Macajahi Ridge. He was the son of the late Rolfe and Grace Whitlow Reed. Buddy attended Herndon until 1952 when he joined the US Army. He later went to work for General Motors and the Indianapolis water Co. where he retired in 1977. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina Reed; four brothers, James Reed, Robert Reed, Sr., Cecil Reed and Rolfe Reed, Jr.; and two sisters, Margaret Reed and Mattie Reed. Those left to cherish his memory include a brother, Jack Reed; two sisters, Gertrude Burrell and Rachel Gunning; three sons, John Reed of Princeton, Gary Reed of Spencer, IN and Lanny Perdue of Beckley; and two grandchildren, Gareth and Brianna Reed. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.
Buddy Darrell Reed, 73, of Mullens passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He resided with Mary McKinney of Mullens after returning home from Greenwood, IN in 2003. Buddy was born September 21,... View Obituary & Service Information