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DANA "DJ" REED Jr.

DANA "DJ" REED Jr. obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

DANA REED Obituary

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

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 12, 2013.

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December 14, 2013

Dear Dana and Carrie,

We are truly sorry for your family and our hearts are with you. God will hold you close and help you thru this.

Don and Connie (Reed) Ayres

December 13, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of DJ. He was a close friend to my daughter, Lexy. We will miss him dearly. Perri Barkdull

Jenny Cupp Miller

December 13, 2013

Carrie I was so sorry to read of your loss.

December 13, 2013

Dana, Carrie and Blake, So sorry for your loss and will be sending prayers your way. God Bless. Roger & Vickie(Reed) Jeffery.

Marijana Ciric

December 12, 2013

My deepest condolences.

Susan Alt

December 12, 2013

Dear Dana, Carrie, & Blake,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you anytime you need us.

Your friends and neighbors,
Dave, Susan, Harrison & Lily Alt

Linda Walker

December 12, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Glenna Sharpe

December 12, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this, prayers for you to find peace in the days to come.

Glenna (State Farm)

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