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Lewis REED Obituary
On Monday, January 18, 2021, after a short illness Lewis (Lewie) D. Reed, loving husband and father, passed away
surrounded by his family, at age 85. Lewie was born on April 6, 1935, in Wellston, OH, to Glendon and Helen (King) Reed. He received his undergraduate Degree and Masters in Education, attending Wilmington College and Wittenberg University and worked as an educator and administrator in the Fairborn City Schools for 36 years. On December 25, 1955, he married Doris Magdeline Sellards. They raised two children, Melissa and Lewis. Lewie enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Lewie was preceded in death by his father, Glendon; his mother Helen, and his nephew Scott Reed. He is survived by his wife Doris; brother Larry and Patty Reed of Fairborn; daughter Melissa and Jim White of Fairborn; son Lewis and Rose (Minch) Reed of Xenia; grandchildren
Ashley (White) and Shawn Boyko of Lebanon, OH; Benjamin and Meredith (Rugg) White of Columbus, OH; Ethan and
Tanner Reed of Xenia, OH; great-grandchildren Georgia and Alice Boyko; and niece Lori (Reed) Trapani of Hilton Head
Island, SC. A funeral service will not be held. Lewie donated his remains to the Wright State Medical School. In lieu of
flowers, Lewie asked that donations be made to the Fairborn City Schools, Turf Fund, 306 E. Whittier Ave., Fairborn, OH 45324 to be used in the renovation of the Fairborn High School Football field.
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Dan Johnson
February 6, 2021
Lewis was a remarkable individual and served as a mentor to so many in the Fairborn Public Schools. I can recall being disciplined by Lewis in the 8th Grade (1968) as a result of some obnoxious behavior that is typical at that age! Although I left Fairborn a few years after that I can tell you that I often recalled the positive influence he had on me. No doubt that he made a significant difference in the lives of so many kids. The world was a better place with Lewis Reed. Best wishes to his entire family and I'm so sorry for you loss.
Roger Gilbert
January 28, 2021
Lewis was one of my father's best friends. They both graduated from Wilmington College and taught together in Fairborn City Schools. Lewis was a kind, warm generous person. He had a calm laid back personality and a great sense of humor. My father, Al Gilbert, thought the world of Lewis Reed.
Rob lyle
January 26, 2021
He was a very kind very down to earth man that will be greatly missed
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