Thomas Edward Reed

1958 - 2008

Thomas Edward Reed, 50, of Hardy, Va., passed to Heaven on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He was born on June 23, 1958, and was the beloved son of Mildred Saunders and the late James (Dinky) Reed. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lori Huffman Reed; sons, Ian Thomas Reed and Cole Harrison Reed, of Hardy, Va. He is also survived by his son, Austin Moyer, of Cookeville, Tenn.; brother, Jerry L. Reed; sister, Peggy Reed Kesler; mother-in-law, Bonnye Billings Huffman; sister and brotherin-law, Melissa Huffman Anderson and Dennis Anderson; and nieces and nephews, Jimmy, Jennifer, Stephanie, Brittany and Christa. Tom could repair anything and enjoyed working with his hands and was so good at it. He loved his yard work and tractor, he loved taking care of his home and loved being at home with his family. He loved classic rock music and Hawaii. He also loved the lake, water skiing and camping as a young man. He has been involved in auto repair with his family for 35 years and part owner of Reed's Automotive Inc. He lives in our hearts forever and will be terribly missed. Tom, Lori, Ian and Cole spent their 20th Anniversary in Hawaii and it was awesome. Dad, we loved fishing with you and listening to Van Halen with you. In lieu of flowers and in Tom's memory, donations or volunteering at or to an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Program would be greatly appreciated. "One random act of kindness can change someone's life." The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2008, with the tribute and celebration service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.