Kenneth Reeder Obituary

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Kenneth Ray Reeder , 55, passed away on July 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. After a long hard battle, Ken succumbed to brain cancer. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Erma Reeder; his loving wife of more than 20 years, June; children Bryce, Cason and Callan; brother, Larry Reeder and his wife, Martha; sisters, Roxanne Reeder, Rene White and her husband, Randy, and Tonya Reeder; father-in-law, William Kanai; mother-in-law, Wanda Kanai; sister-in-law, Ruth Kanai; brothers-in-law, Rob Kanai and Mike Kanai; and a host of many other family and friends.
Ken was born in Enid, Ok. His father was in the military, so the family of seven moved frequently all over the states and also lived in England for three years. His favorite place was Lebanon, IL, where he spent several of his high school years.
Ken graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1979, and received a degree in Communications and Drama. He was still close to many of the friends in his theatre group.
Ken and June Kanai Reeder were married on January 26, 1990. They eloped to Las Vegas and returned 20 years later with their family of five to joyously renew their vows in the same small wedding chapel.
Ken and June owned ITI Inc., a small business providing IT support. A great source of pride for Ken was the friendship, trust, and love that is a driving force of ITI and all of our team members.
Ken dearly loved his family, friends, music, politics, traveling and so much more. He was a wonderful husband, father, loyal friend and a strong leader that will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
A special thanks to MD Anderson Hospital and to one of our best friends, Dr. Robert Wolff, for his giving care, support and persistence through this long and difficult journey. We also appreciate the support and kindness of Dr. Ganesh Rao.
A Visitation for Ken will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581. A Celebration of Ken's Life will take place on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ken's honor to Attn: Dr. Robert A. Wolff, MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or online at www.mdanderson.org/gifts. These funds will be used to help families better manage the expenses incurred with cancer treatment. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.claytonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 27, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Reeder

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Janine Brunjes

July 21, 2020

Dear June and family,
Ken was a few years behind me while at Lebanon Community High. Always a good time, smiling, and amicable guy. I was closer to Larry as we were closer in age. I wish I had known more of Ken in his adult years. I actually lived in Houston from 1983-2006 but was unaware he was there too. I will remember his smile and whimsical ways. So happy to hear Ken was quite a leader and had a super career and an wonderful close family. I am sure you all miss him every day.

Diana Hudson

August 7, 2011

June, my family extends our condolences. I am so sorry.

Karen Mazurkiewicz

August 4, 2011

Sincerest condolences to Ken's family & friends.

Rodney Baer

July 29, 2011

Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Ken's family and friends. I was a classmate of Ken's brother Larry and remember Ken as always smiling and ready to share in a good time. Ken will live forever in the happy memories of those his life has touched.

Barbara Wittmer Baer

July 28, 2011

My sincere sympathy to Ken's family and friends in this time of sorrow. I remember Ken from Lebanon High School and had many good memories.

Melody Von Einem

July 28, 2011

We are praying for Ken's family and friends. Some people pass away and your mind just won't wrap around it because all your memories of this person have him bigger than life. God bless you all from friends and family of Ken and Roxanne in Bossier City.

July 28, 2011

I do well remember Ken from his days in Lebanon. I don't think we even knew that each of us lived in the Houston area. Ken was fun loving, handsome and ever so easygoing. While I didn't know Ken in his later years I fondly remember him and his upbeat personality. My heartfelt condolences to all the family...I am sure there is not a minute that goes by that you are not missing him..Class of 1971 Janine Brunjes

Janet Taylor-Wilson

July 28, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I have many wonderful memories of Ken from Lebanon High School.

Karen Taylor

July 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family.

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