Reed served in the U.S. Navy for four years and spent much of his professional working life around his creative passion for woodworking and his love for the outdoors.
He is survived by his spouse, Debra; two sons, Andrew (Erika) and Matthew (Clarissa); Five grandchildren, Alexis, Kaden, Colten, Luke, Theodore, and an anticipated sixth grandchild due Summer 2021; Four brothers, Jay Dawson Jr. (Sue Dawson), Dan Dawson (Christine Dawson), Jim Dawson (Lori Dawson), Terry Dawson (Peggy Dawson) and three sisters, Dorian Finnie (Wayne Finnie), Jeanette Harrison, Marlys Zelnik (John Zelnik); and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Jay and Theresa Dawson.
A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family.