Name: Visitation for Charles Robert Reed
Start: 2021-04-02T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-04-02T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Berean Baptist Church

Charles Robert Reed

MARION - Charles Robert Reed stepped into the presence of his Savior on March 26, 2021.

Charles was born August 23, 1945 to James and Marie (Ghighi) Reed of Oglesby, Illinois.

He graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School in 1963, and went on to earn a BA from Cedarville University, MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, MA and PhD from THE Ohio State University.

Charles pastored the Berean Baptist Church in Marion, Ohio for 39 years, where he served the Lord and touched many lives.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Reed.

Those who love him dearly and will miss him are: his wife of 53 years, Beryl (Smith) Reed; children: Todd (Jenny) Reed, Scott (Jen) Reed, Jeff (Anne) Reed and Kathie (Jason) Seckel; grandchildren: Zachariah, Warren, Tina, Bailee and Josiah; siblings: James (Rosemary) Reed, Mary Jean (Bob) Musser; his mother, Marie Reed; nieces and nephews: Becky Lambrecht, David (Christine) Musser, Brian (Kristen) Musser, Skyla (Benji) Herod, Mariska (Chris) Harris, Lucas (Paige) Reed, Brent Jones, Dale Jones, Jeremy (Maria) Jones, Norman Gunter, Terry Gunter, Elizabeth Gunter and Merreta Gunter.

Visitation will be Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at Berean Baptist Church, 131 Marion-Cardington Rd E, Marion from 11AM to 1PM; Funeral service will immediately follow at 1PM with Rev. Ryan Strother officiating; a private family graveside will follow in Marion Cemetery.

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant"

The Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to be serving the Reed family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com

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Published by Marion Star from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Reed

Sponsored by Snyder Funeral Homes, Denzer Chapel.

16 Entries

Eric Davis

March 24, 2024

I am full of admiration and love for Pastor Charles Reed. I attended Berean Baptist for around 20 years, and learned very early on that our God is one of love and grace, not retribution and punishment. I'll never forget when Pastor Reed called me up one day and said, "Well, Rick, I reeled in a big one today, boy." I figured he had gone fishing someplace, which he loved to do, so I asked what he caught, a big bass, a pike, or what. He said, "No, no, i was fishing for men, and I reeled in a big one, your Dad!" My father had colon cancer and just before he had his surgery, Pastor Reed visited him at Marion General and said just the right things to get to my dad. I was so grateful, especially since just having a simple conversation with my dad was so difficult for me at that time in our lives. I think it was tough for dad, too. My dad eventually did pass on from bone cancer, but lived to be 90 and got to do a lot of bucket list stuff in the last 6-7 months of his life, and I was usually with him. . Somehow, that time we had together during those final months were quite healing for both of us. But now my dad has an eternal life with Jesus in Heaven, and I have Pastor Reed to thank for "reeling in a big one." Pastor Reed also baptised my mother, Vera Davis, and that was a great blessing to her, as well. He dipped when I was about 30 years old, too. He was such a great friend and mentor to me. God bless you, my dear pastor and friend. I trust your heavenly fishing and travels are wonderful!

Harold Cooper

March 21, 2024

What a man - What a PASTOR !! I loved Chuck and he was there for me when I had some rough times. I miss him dearly. His messages were always right on.
God Bless.

Harold Cooper

March 22, 2023

I miss "Chuck" so much. Every time I pass by Berean I think of him. He helped me so much when I was going thru some really tough family times, and was always there to counsel me and in a very Godly way. He taught me a lot about God and how to manage life. I miss him still to this day.

Victoria Bell

May 11, 2021

Pastor Reed was my pastor for 30 years at Berean Baptist Church. He was faithful to the Word of God. Much of my early Christian walk was carved out in his sermons. He was beloved by his testimony and by the community. God gets all the glory.

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Elaine Manning

April 14, 2021

In honor of your father, Todd's co-workers are donating $100 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We are very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you all. Elaine

Gary Robinson

March 29, 2021

Pastor Reed was the reason why we came to Berean 44 years ago. He knew his Bible and taught it will. I not only loss a Pastor but a good friend. We played a lot of solfball and did a little fishing Carol and I will pray for the family.

Sam Bond

March 29, 2021

I am not sure there are words for this, but I will try. A Titan has fallen, as they all must in the end, but while here, he touched so many human lives. Each of those hearts must say their own piece for Pastor Reed, and I will say mine. There is no youth for me without Pastor Reed. There is no junior high basketball without COACH Reed, yelling FOWL!!! FOWL!!! (spelling intentional) at the top of his lungs to any referee in the building. There is no school for me, where I first learned of GOD, without his very presence throughout the building. There are no groggy Sunday morning services for a long haired teen, surrounded by the greatest group of friends that have ever lived, without PASTOR Reed. There is no after church lunch with his family for a bottomless stomached teen either, without PASTOR Reed. And there are no brothers of mine named Scott and Todd without Father Reed. Thank you, Sir, for all that you have done for me. There are so many things that I probably never even knew about behind the scenes. Thank you and may you rest, rejoice, and find peace with God. (just please, please, please.don’t sing in the choir.)

Anna Little

March 29, 2021

Pastor Reed and I always shared a special bond, and that will continue to be in my heart always. Never forgotten. He was an amazing influence in my life in so many ways, an awesome Man of God and so many others things. It was blessing to have him in my life since birth and I will cherish his memories forever. Heaven has gained an amazing man, He meant very much to me, the world and my family. I am both thankful and blessed for his presence in my life. I am also very thankful he was able to do my wedding in 2020. I love him and his family so much. He will be always missed.

Don & Hannah Gardner

March 29, 2021

We will dearly miss the Godly wisdom and calming presence of our friend Pastor Reed. At the same time, we rejoice that God was so gracious to end his suffering and he is now at home with his Savior. Words cannot express our appreciation for the role that Pastor played in our lives. He married us, baptized us, discipled us, laughed with us, and was instrumental in our growth as people and as followers of Jesus. Our gratitude abounds for God's knitting together of our path in life with Pastor Reed, Beryl, and their special family. To God be the glory great things He hath done!

Eric Davis

March 28, 2021

Very few people have touched my life as did this man, the wonderful Pastor Reed. I am saddened to learn of his passing, and also for Beryl, his children and the rest of the family. But am also feeling an incredible sensation of joy and happiness for this man who did so much for so many souls here on earth and is now in the comforting hands of Our Lord in the Heavenly realms. I have never encountered anyone so knowledgeable in faith and the word of God as was Pastor Reed, and he had a way of putting things in the simplest terms that were easy for the lay person to understand. I attended Berean for around 20 years and took notes of his sermons often - still have many notebooks loaded with good stuff that I still look over at times. He helped me get through some personal issues from time to time, and I know he was helpful in that regard to many others. Who could even count the number of lives this wonderful man touched? He was not only a gifted deliverer of God's love from the pulpit, he lived it, as well. So caring, so compassionate, so kind, and also blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. Pastor Reed loved to go fishing, and was quite the angler, or so I've heard. And I knew of ho better "fisher of men" than he. He reeled in my own father during one of his many visits to Marion General Hospital, and he also helped bring my longtime mentor, Marion Star sports editor John Short to the Lord in the final days of his life. Many of us in Marion, Ohio owe our own salvation -- at least in part -- to Pastor Reed, and his wonderful words and kind nature helped so many people grow in their faith. Such a wonderful servant of the Lord he was!

Kenneth Williams

March 28, 2021

Hello, I am so Sorry for the pasting of Rev. Charles Reed.. He was a
very good Godly Man that loved God Dearly.. He did my Mothers
Funeral at Boyds Funeral Home back in 2014 and also did my fathers
Funeral years back.. Me and Rev. Charles Reed became good friends
and will be dearly missed by many including me...
Now he is home with his Heavenly Father as well.. May his soul rest
in rest... Love you Brother in Christ Jesus our Lord... Amen...

Harold Cooper

March 28, 2021

He touched my life in so many ways and helped me through many hard times. I truly loved Pastor Reed. We have lost a great man here on earth, but heaven has gained a strong and faithful servant. God Bless him and his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Randy Sanderson

March 28, 2021

Pastor Reed was not only my Preacher on Sundays, he was far beyond that.
Pastor Reed was my friend as well. Together, we enjoyed a close relationship beyond the scope of his pulpit. From the Church , the basketball youth programs, to always being there at my bedside to give me support, comfort, and assurance in my many stays in hospital.
A great Pastor , a great friend to me, my Family, and to many beyond. Surely and sadly , he will be missed.
Our memories will live on, till we meet once again Pastor Reed, WELL DONE .

LeRoy Zent

March 28, 2021

God bless you Charles as you enter into his gates. Always fun to be around. You will truly be missed.

Richard Arndt

March 27, 2021

To the Reed family, my most sincere condolences. Rev. Reed has been a great supporter and friend of mine over the years and a marvelous role model for my family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew or have met him. I will see you again Chuck, we will talk more.

Buddy Lyles

March 27, 2021

Quite the preacher and quite the man. He was truly the essence of a servant. A life well lived. Those of us who knew him are better people because of it. Thank you, Pastor Reed.

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