Joseph Earl Martin Reed, 85, of St. Albans, passed away April 25, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was born in Vienna, W.Va., on February 29, 1932, and was a son of James Harvey and Pansy Opal Greathouse Reed. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Rosalee; two of his sons, Jeffrey and Joseph; sisters, June Workman, Annabelle Briscoe and Jeanine Embree. Joe was the owner of Lorobi’s pizza in St. Albans. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He is survived by his son, James (Barbara) Reed of St. Albans; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A celebration of Joe’s life will be noon, Monday, May 1, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B Street, St. Albans with Pastor David Workman officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Military Rites will be conducted by St. Albans VFW Post 6418 and American Legion Post 73. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
