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Orville Reed Obituary
Orville G. Reed, 77, of Flora, died Tuesday evening, March 15, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. Orville was born to the late William and Hanna McWhorter Reed on September 15, 1938 in Hustonville, Kentucky.
Orville married Judy Moore in Bringhurst on August 15, 1958 and she survives.
Orville owned and operated Reed's Quality Tile in Flora since the early 1970's.
He attended Flora High School. Orville was a founding member of the Idlers Car Club in Flora. He enjoyed working on and showing his 1934 Ford. He also enjoyed Nascar, being one of many Earnhart fans.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years. One son: Steve Reed of Cincinnati, OH. A granddaughter: Bailey Reed McNiell of Jacksonville, FL. One brother: Bobby Reed of Lafayette. One sister: Sylvia Trevino of Chicago. He is preceded by his parents and one brother Tommy Reed.
Orville's family will receive friends Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 4-6 PM at Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel, 204 S. Center Street, Flora, IN 46929. A Celebrate of Orville Reed's life will be at 1:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Family ask that donations be made in his memory to the Carroll County Meals on Wheels, envelopes will be available at funeral home. www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com
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March 18, 2016
Orville has been a friend spanning many years. I always enjoyed talking with Orville. He will be missed. Darrell Birge
MURRAY LANGSTON
March 18, 2016
Orville was a good friend of mine Orville and Judy were good high school friends at Flora High School. I will miss him ,and you. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this time.
Luv Ya Always,
Murray
Leo and Clara Rider
March 17, 2016
Leo enjoying knowing and the business contact through the years. You have our thoughts and prayers.
John McKinley
March 17, 2016
Sorry to hear of Orville's passing, I had many great times with him!
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Wheeler Family Funeral Home, Baker Chapel204 S Center St, Flora, IN 46929
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20
Celebration of Life
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Wheeler Family Funeral Home, Baker Chapel204 S Center St, Flora, IN 46929
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