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Mark Reed Obituary
July 17, 1973 - April 7, 2025
Lexington, Kentucky - Mark K Reed III, son of Mark Jr. and Mary Reed passed away peacefully from COPD at his home on Monday, April 7, 2025. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mark Sr. and Nelle Reed and Charles and Willetta Renneisen.
Mark graduated from Lafayette High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehead State University. He was avid student of Kung Fu martial arts and was a third-degree black belt. He always enjoyed singing karaoke with his friends at his favorite night spots.
He is survived by his uncle Bill (Mary Carmel) Renneisen, a host of cousins and friends as well as his constant canine companion, Sassy.
Pall bearers will be Jamie Renneisen, Jeff Briggs, David Oberto, Matt Oberto, Aaron Welch, and Tony Horn. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Leo Catholic Church, 295 Huntertown Road, Versailles, Kentucky on Monday, April 14, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM followed by Mass at 12:00PM. Burial we be in Calvary Cemetery, 874 West Main Street in Lexington.
Donations in Mark's memory can be made to St. Leo Catholic Church or the Lexington Humane Society. Kerr Brothers on Harrodsburg Road is in charge of the arrangements.
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Barrie Hart
April 13, 2025
Please know that I am so sorry to hear of Your son Mark's passing. He was older than my boys, but...Mary...you and I were friends in Westmoreland. I know it must be so difficult to go through this, and my Love to all of you suffering.
So Very Sorry to hear of your loss...
Barrie G. Hart
Dora Hurst
April 12, 2025
Prayers and condolences to all the family. I worked with Mark's father and mother with State Farm insurance .. Blessings to all the family and friends.
Dora Hurst
Lexington Kentucky
Faye Sharp
April 11, 2025
Mark, and Mary - so sorry for the loss of your Son I enjoyed working with him and he was a sweetie and you guys are in my thoughts and prayers - Faye Sharp
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14
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Leo Catholic Church
295 Huntertown Road, Versailles, KY 40383
Apr
14
Service
12:00 p.m.
St. Leo Catholic Church
295 Huntertown Road, Versailles, KY 40383
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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513
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