Russell "Moe" Hillary Reeder Jr., 72, of Seffner, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 20, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Russell H. Reeder Sr. and Lillian Jenkins Reeder. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Bass Reeder; son, Russell H. Reeder III and his wife Angela Reeder; daughter, Cynthia R. Givens and her husband Glenn Givens II; sister, Linda Irene Bennett; grandchildren, Trey Givens, Raegan Reeder, Cauy Reeder, Chase Givens, and Bryce Givens. Russell was married to the love of his life and soul mate, Elaine, for 49 beautiful years. Their marriage was an example of commitment and unity to all that knew them.
Russell served in the Navy on both the USS Power and the USS Davis for 4 years and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Navy, he went back to school and graduated from the University of Tampa. After graduation he became president and owner of Reeder's Landscaping Inc. in 1972 in which he managed for 47 years. Those who had the pleasure of knowing him knew that his work was his passion.
He had many interests such as hunting, fishing, and traveling with his wife. Russell also loved to immerse himself in scripture, history, and was learning 3 different languages. He cherished his family dearly and will be greatly missed. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 5-7pm; funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 beginning at 10am both at Countryside Baptist Church, 13422 Sydney Road Dover, FL 33527. Burial to follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2323 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon FL 33511. A donation may be made in Russell’s name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Tampa 12502 USF Pine Dr. Tampa FL 33612.
