James “Jim” R. Reed, 73, of Pataskala, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 26, 1944 in Barnesville, OH, a son to the late Charles and Helen (Taylor) Reed. Jim served as a veteran in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a long time member at Summit Station United Methodist Church. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Suzann Reed; children, Jerry (Stephanie) Reed and Cheryl (Richard) McCathran; grandchildren, Gabrielle Reed, Samantha McCathran and Cyrus McCathran; brother, Richard (Shirley) Reed and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, He is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Reed. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Clark Hess officiating. Interment will follow at Pataskala Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215, in Jim’s memory.
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