Mr. Reeder was a member of Teamsters Local Union 783. He was also a member of Highland Park Christian Church and was a World War II Army veteran.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rosaline McGuire Reeder; stepchildren, Darlene Cole (Kim Alan), Daphne Stapleton (Tim) and Darrell McGuire (Ruthie); sister-in-law, Emma Reeder; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Funeral Home with entombment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2-8 p.m. Thursday.
The family would like to request that memorial donations in J.W.'s name be directed to Highland Park Christian Church, 7839 St. Andrews Church Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40214