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Fred Reid Obituary
Fred was born on September 21, 1935, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Joseph Raymond Reid and Annie Belle Cline Reid. Beside his parents, his loving wife, Adrey M. Reid, preceded him in death; as well as two brothers and a sister.
Fred was a United States Army Veteran and a retired employee of the Wintergreen Resort.
He is survived by one daughter, Doris M. Brewer of Alexandria; four sons, Glenn Roy Showalter and David Lee Showalter, both of Nellysford, Robert M. "Bobby" Showalter of Knoxville, Tennessee, and James Larry Showalter of Winnsboro, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with the Reverend John P. Campbell officiating. Interment will be at the Wintergreen Christian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to JABA, Nelson County Community Center, P.O. Box 297, Lovingston, VA 22949.
Arrangements by Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston,Virginia, 434-263-4097.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Carolyn Hatter
August 10, 2010
So sorry to hear about Mr. Reid he will be sorely missed here in the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Audrey & David Wimer
August 10, 2010
Thinking of you all with sympathy.
Shirley Hart
August 10, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dickie Folsom
August 10, 2010
Fred was a kind and gentle person and was a friend to our family. He will be missed by many Loved ones. He is now resting in peace with his savior.
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