Jack E. Reed

1928 - 2016

Jack E. Reed obituary, 1928-2016, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

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Greenlawn Funeral and Cremation Services

6750 Covington Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Jack Reed Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2016.

Jack E. Reed, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away at The Hearth at Sycamore Village on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born March 24, 1928 in Fort Wayne to the late Orville and Mary Reed. He worked as an accountant at Lincoln Life Insurance Company for over 30 years. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha Jeanne Reed of Fort Wayne; sons, Steve (Julie) Reed and Michael (Julie) Reed, both of Fort Wayne, and Richard (Helen) Reed of Toledo, OH; 11 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Private services will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home with burial to be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorial may be made to the donor's choice.

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December 6, 2016

Leslie Burton

I am sorry for your loss! I know that these are the most difficult of times. We are blessed for the memories and the time spent with our loved ones. May the memories soften the pain of loss during this time.

December 4, 2016

Jeanne & Family
You have my deepest sympathy at this time. Even though our paths has not crossed for many years, I do fondly remember the times being with Jack & family in younger years. May good memories sustain you, also, in the coming days.
Cousin, Charlene Sue (Warner) Ussery Swayzee, Indiana

December 2, 2016

Joe and Judy Carney

Our deepest condolences to all the family.

Joe and Judy Carney

December 1, 2016

Terrence Taylor Sr

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Jack Reed family. May he rest in peace.

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