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Charles Reed Obituary
He was a native of Gloucester and a member of the Rising Valley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Corbin-Reed; a stepdaughter, Lanita Knight (Lloyd) of Gloucester; a stepson, Alfred Corbin Jr. (Tilya) of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Walter Gilbert Reed of Boston, Mass.; two step-granddaughters, Shayla Knight of Gloucester, and Jasmine Wiggins of Rocky Mount, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Thornton of Gloucester; two brothers-in-law, Arthur Thornton of Hephzibach, Ga., and Edward Thornton of The Woodlands, Texas; a dedicated nephew, Ledon Thornton of Richmond; a devoted caregiver, Eunice Burse Jackson; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends.
The body will be placed in Rising Valley Baptist Church at noon on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Public viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Darry O. Echols officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Howard Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Reed
5 Entries
November 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dorothy Wallace
Your classmate
Beth DeHardit Richardson
November 19, 2009
Mrs Corbin,
I am sending my deepest condolences on the passing of your husband. It would be nice to see you after all these years.
Paul McLean
November 19, 2009
Lanita,
Your Bethel Family are keeping you and your family in our prayers during this time of bereavement.
Paul McLean
Principal
November 18, 2009
the coryatt family sends there love
Dea. Theodore and Deaconess Alvertis Jackson
November 18, 2009
May God grant you peace and tranquility during this time. God will take care of you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that God is there with you to comfort you in your time of sorrow. He promised that in His Word. "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
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