DANA "DJ" REED Jr.

DANA "DJ" REED JR., 24, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born May 7, 1989, in Fort Wayne, DJ attended Leo High School and was also attending Ivy Tech. DJ enjoyed being outdoors, playing video games, and listening to music. Surviving are his parents, Dana (Carrie) Reed Sr. of Fort Wayne; brother, Blake Reed of Fort Wayne; grandparents, Richard "Gene" (Carolyn "Ann") Cushman of Uniondale; grandfather, Steven Waikel of Tennessee; uncles, Brian Reed of Fort Wayne, Jeffrey Reed of Lafayette and Rich (Brenda) Cushman of Ossian; aunt, Dee August of Fort Wayne; special aunt, Robin Fay of New Jersey; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Jana Waikel Reed; grandmother, Janice Waikel Williams; grandparents, Howard (Jeraldine) Reed; special nana, Louise Fay; and aunt, Jill Waikel Johnson. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Douglas Croucher officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or Erin's House for Grieving Children, 6718 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com