LEXINGTON - Robert E. “Bob” Reed Sr., 86, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Lexington Medical Center after a short battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Swansea, SC December 6, 1927. He was a son of the late John O. Reed, Sr. and Carrie Belle Strickland Reed. Bob was a long time resident of Lexington. He served in the United States Army during the late 1940's and after his service graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Chemistry. Bob enjoyed a long career of over 35 years with General Electric until he retired in the early 90's. Once he retired he enjoyed being active in his church choir, painting and planting a garden every spring.
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Mae McDonald Reed; second wife, Jean Roberts Reed and brother, Bill Reed. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dianna Reed Wise (Ed); son, Eddie Reed; brother, Joe Reed; sisters, Carolyn Grobe and Florrie Brown, along with his 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Brad and Greg Wise, Zachary and Jordan Reed, David Grobe and Tony Hinson. Visitation will be held at the Caughman Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 22, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. also at the funeral home with interment in Lexington Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 138 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.
r the direction of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel, Lexington, SC.
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