Charles L. Reed
Wilmington - Charles L. Reed, age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30th, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends.
Charles was the son of the late Hazel and Ethel (Hanna) Reed and was a graduate of Groves High School. He was retired from Delmarva Power where he was a foreman for the gas department. He was an avid boater and car guy. He was predeceased by his wife Charlotte (Laker) Reed in 2013 and his son, Chuck Reed, in 2017.
Charles will be missed by his daughters, Christine Setting (Larry) with whom he lived and Elise Kelley (Kevin); his grandchildren, Dana Mort (Jim), Kevin Kelley, Jr. (Liz) Ryan Kelley (Laurel), Sean Kelley, Brandon Reed and Lindsey Reed (Mikey); and great grandchildren, Bryce and Gavin Mort and Madi Mercado. He will be missed by many cousins, friends and the car guys.
A Viewing will be held Friday, July 5th from 5 to 7 PM with a service at 6 PM at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Interment will be private.
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Charlie. You were a good friend to my husband and a good friend to me during his illness. U called often and visited him in the hospital even though he didn't know U were there. Thank U so much for your caring ways. God Bless You and Keep U. Rest In Peace my friend.
Kathy DeVincentis
July 3, 2019
Dear Charlie,You were a wonderful person and you will be missed by all. There are so many good memories spent with you, Chris, and Larry. Chaz will miss you too. I know you're in heaven now and you are at peace and in no pain. God will take care of you.Love,AnnMarie
AnnMarie Giacomini
July 2, 2019
Dad you were my #1 companion after mom left us and I thank god everyday that I spent so much time with you. Im so glad that I was able to be here to take care of you and made sure that you left this world peacefully. Im going to be so lost without you. I know that we both were having a hard time together getting over chucks passing, But mom and him were waiting for you and you are all together again. Xoxo's Chris
Christine Setting
July 2, 2019
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