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Francis Reed Obituary

Reed, Francis
Francis J. Reed (Joe), 80, was born in Evansville, IN on March 2, 1931 to Milner and Nancy Reed. Married Helga Mina Burkhart, March 17, 1955. Went to be with our Lord on March 15, 2011. Joe was predeceased in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his son, David , 3 Grandchildren, Jennifer, Christopher and Marc and 3 great-grandchildren, his sisters Georgia Combs and Margaret Pickett and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their appreciation and sincere thanks to Estrella Care and Rehabilitation for their loving care of Joe. Services will be Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10am at the National Memorial Veteran Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. This family served by Advantage Maryvale Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 23, 2011.

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