Ronald Wayne Reed
July 21, 1938 ~ December 25, 2019
Ronald Wayne Reed, 81, died at his home on Christmas Day, (2019), after struggling with the effects of cancer.
Ron was born July 21, 1938 in Columbus, IN. He preceded in death by his parents Albert Wayne Reed and Carolyn Apple Reed. He married Rebecca Pearl Posey on June 25, 1960.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Pearl Reed; children, Jeffrey W. Reed of New Smyrna Beach, FL. and Nannette (John) Hurley of Brighton, MI; grandchildren, Nick (Ashley) Reed, Jordan (Sean) Lane, Erica Reed, Mackenzie Reed, Matthew Hurley; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Gunner Reed, Connor and Hallie Lane.
Ron was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Scottish Rite, 32nd degree, Saint John’s Lodge #20, the Murat Shrine, Moose Lodge and the American Legion.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Howard E. Boles and Pastor Jerry Day Sr. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funeral home with a Masonic Memorial service at 7:30. Entombment at Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum with military honors conducted by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard.
Ron was a Navy veteran like his father. He enjoyed all types of racing especially Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart. Everyone who knew Ron got an exceptional lesson in NASCAR racing. He was a wonderful husband, father and was a remarkable man in all aspects of life. He truly adored his family. His one true joy in life was vacationing with his wife in Florida and walking the beach.
Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Shriners Hospital for Children.
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Our deepest sympathy to Becky and your family.
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Becky and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We would be there if possible.
We are in Florida and we have family from Indiana here this week.
We enjoyed lots of good times traveling to races together and
visiting with you. Ron will be missed. Your in our prayers.
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I worked with Ronnie on the Assembly line at Cummins for several years. We always had fun there but we got the work done. Some of us get together at Kramer’s monthly. We tell stories about the old days. Several people shared stories today. Ronnie was always up for a good time.
Becky I am so sorry for your loss of Ronnie. He was such a nice person and I always enjoyed seeing you both. He will be missed. My love to you and your family. Nancy Samper
Nannette, Jeff & Becky,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. I have a lot of fun memories of the Reed household. Many sleepovers, birthday parties & hanging out after school. Ron would keep me up to date on the family when he came in to the insurance office, always leaving with a smile on his face. I will miss our chats. Nanny & Jeff, after just losing my father last month, I know exactly how hard this is to say goodbye but he will be forever in your heart. My prayers to Becky that she finds peace that Ron is no longer in pain.
Many hugs & much love to all of you. Sincerely, Michelle (Sherbundy)Warren