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Jerry Reed

1943 - 2019

Jerry Reed obituary, 1943-2019, Lexington, KY

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main St.

463 East Main Street

Lexington, Kentucky

Jerry Reed Obituary

75, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born on July 22, 1943 he was the son of the late Olvie Vanderpool and Roger Reed. He graduated from Garrett County High School and served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Reed was a member of the Masons as well as the Shriners. He was a Child Advocate for South Central KS MHA. He is survived by his son, James Alexander Reed; former wife and special friend, Creasa Reed Rigsby; sister, Priscilla Tussey; brother, Gary Reed; and friend, Jimmie Lee Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Reed. Services will be 10AM Mon. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home- Main Street. Burial will take place at 2:30PM Camp Nelson National Cemetery on Tuesday. Visitation will be held 5-7PM Sun. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, 100 Veterans Dr, Wilmore, KY 40390.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 17, 2019.

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candy collins

February 21, 2019

Jerry was such a special person. Always smiling even on his bad days. Jerry was loved by all staff and residents here at THVC. Jerry's passing has been a great loss to our facility. WE LOVE YOU JERRY.

Sarah Mingey

February 20, 2019

He was such a special man. Always had a smile on his face. He never had a mean thing to say. He will be missed at THVC.

Melanie Reed Allion

February 18, 2019

Love and prayers to all from all of our family!!! He was a kind very kind soul and a wonderful uncle. Renee Reed Womack sends her love and condolences.

Paulene Fast

February 17, 2019

I'm so sorry about Your Loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with You all!!!

Paulene Fast

February 17, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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17

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main St.

463 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40509

Feb

18

Service

10:00 a.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main St.

463 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40509

Feb

18

Burial

2:30 p.m.

Camp Nelson National Cemetery

KY

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463 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40509

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