Richard Dean "Rick" Reed II

REED Richard Dean "Rick" Reed II, age 56, of Sunbury, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2008, at his home. Born July 25, 1951, in New York City, and spent most of his life in Worthington. He was a graduate of Worthington High School and The Ohio State University. US Army serving in Izmir, Turkey and the office manager for Sheedy Paving. Rick had a great love of flying and found great joy in spending time in family activities. Sweet and gentle his spirit was evident in his love for people and animals. He will be sadly missed by his wife and family and will be forever loved by those who knew him. His legacy will live on in those that he knew and all who loved him. Rick's church was the Vineyard Church of Delaware County and he was part of a wonderful community of neighbors and friends on Monkey Hollow Road, Sunbury. He is survived by his wife of almost 37 years, Julie (Howell) Reed; sons, Brandon (Natalie), Michael; daughter, Kelsey; parents, Richard and Anne (Meder) Reed; sister, Pam (Mike) Sheedy; nephews, Alex and Sam Sheedy; mother-in-law, Beulah Howell; brother-in-law, Tom (Karen) Howell; and nephew, Ryan Howell. The family will be welcoming friends at the Vineyard Church of Delaware County, 1001 W. Cherry Street (SR 36/37), Sunbury, Ohio 43074 on Monday, July 14 from 4-7 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. Family request donations be made to the Tree of Life Christian Schools, 935 Northridge Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224 as they have been a strong source of strength and spiritual guidance throughout the lives of all their children. Arrangements entrusted to the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Sunbury. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries