Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Feb 13, 1929 - Jan 3, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences are with you and your family during this time. Prayers for all.
Larry/Linda Simpson
January 08, 2018 | Martinsville, IL
My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family during this time. May you always hold fond memories of you past times together.
Zack Durbin
January 07, 2018
Sending memorial to Oblong Children's Home
Kent, Brent & Vickie Miller
January 06, 2018 | Robinson, IL
Remembered By
Kent & Vickie Miller
January 06, 2018 | Robinson, IL
We will miss Verlyn stopping by on his way to feed the fish. We have enjoyed his stories and his generosity... the produce from his garden was always appreciated. May the Lord bless all his loved ones and give them Peace
Angel and Randy Brewer
January 06, 2018 | Martinsville, IL
Sorry for your loss.
Verlin Zachary
January 06, 2018 | Martinsville, IL
So sorry to hear of Verlyn's passing. Our family will be praying for you at this difficult time.
John and Debbie Musielak
January 05, 2018 | Casey, IL
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 05, 2018
Sorry to hear of Velyn's passing, We will be thinking of you all during this time of sorrow. Jerry and Marilyn Ulrey
January 05, 2018
Verlyn Lynn Reed, age 88, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. He was born February 13, 1929 in Martinsville, IL the son of David Henry Reed and Muriel Clarence Cooper Reed. On May 6, 1950 he married Patsie Abernathie in East St. Louis, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Patsie Reed of Martinsville, IL; son, Brady Reed (Linda) of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Holly Reed Heim (Joe) of Thackerville, OK; daughter in law, Becky Reed of Martinsville, IL; six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Doit Reed; sister, Virginia Johnson and sons, Reginald Lynn Reed and Bradley L. Reed.
Verlyn was a lifelong farmer in the Martinsville area and an expert woodworker, craftsman, and an avid angler. He used his many talents making clocks for all his children and grandchildren. He was raised in the Wesley and St. Paul Methodist Churches.
Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at St. Paul Cemetery, Martinsville, IL with Bro. Randy Nave officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Oblong Children's Christian Home
4094 E. 1050th Ave., Oblong, IL 62449, or the American Heart Association,
Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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