Robert R. Reed

Robert R. Reed, 76, of Columbus, Indiana, quickly took the hand of Jesus at approximately 4:23 a.m. on April 21, 2025, and entered into Heaven with his wife, Cathy, by his side. Robert was born in Columbus on November 21, 1948, to his parents, Donald Andrew Reed and Rosella (Miller) Reed. On July 12, 1978, Robert married his best friend and love of his life, Cathy Adams, at Sardinia Baptist Church by Rev. Billy Daniels. They have been together faithfully for nearly 50 years. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Andrea Reed Pivonka (Ryan Pivonka), a son, Daniel Reed, and his beloved grandson, Isaac Reed; also survived by his brother, Steve (Paula) Reed, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Robert grew up in Alert, Indiana, and graduated from Jackson High School, where he excelled in basketball. Rob also participated and excelled in Track and Pole Vaulting and won many first-place titles. Robert loved his family; he enjoyed antiques and history. Before his illness of nearly 3 years, he would plant beautiful gardens and enjoyed mowing, cooking, and building different items for his home. Rob had a love of music and was a very talented singer, bass guitar, and flat top acoustic guitar player as well as a talented drummer. Beginning in high school, he joined several local bands, including Monte Carlos. In later years, he joined Dena and the Crickets, Blue Grass Legacy, and the local gospel group The Brown Brothers. Rob attended college after high school and then enlisted and served his country in the National Guard for 6 years. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant with awards in the 1st Battalion 151st Infantry. Robert was employed at Delta Faucet in Greensburg, Indiana, for 47 years and retired in 2014. Robert was a loving Uncle, Brother, son-in-law, Brother-in-law, Father-in-law, and friend. He never had a bad word about anyone and was always humble and kind. Robert was a devoted, faithful, kind, and loving husband. He was very proud of his family, which God blessed him with. He was always a loving, supportive father to his children and grandson. Robert loved all his family and would always be available to assist with any help they needed, never expecting anything in return. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rosella Reed, and a sister, Suzanne Gant. Our hearts are broken. Rob will be so terribly missed, and he will never ever be forgotten. Rob loved the Lord, and we praise God for Jesus, knowing we will be reunited one day. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Kendall Wildey officiating. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Robert will be laid to rest at Bear Creek Baptist Cemetery with military honors provided by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard.