Cecil Edward Reed

Cecil Edward Reed, 83, of Prairie Village, Kan., passed away at his residence on Monday, July 27, 2009, from complications of congestive heart failure. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar, Overland Park, Kan. A private family graveside will follow at the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or St. Luke's Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111. Cecil was born on Feb. 5, 1926, in Alexandria, Mo., to Albert and Hilda Reed. He graduated high school and went on to attend Kansas University. He was a WWII Army veteran. As of Dec. 26, 2008, he and his wife Joan were married for 60 years. Cecil worked as a sales rep and was a member of the American Legion. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. He is survived by his wife, Joan Reed, son, Mark Reed, daughter, Janet Reed, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com Arr.: Newcomer's Johnson County Chapel, (913) 451- 1860.