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James "Jim" Reed
James "Jim" Reed, 76, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.
Jim was born on September 3, 1949, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a furnace operator at Laclede Steel until his retirement, and later worked as a landscaper.
Jim was known for his deep love of family, his passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and his enthusiasm for football and baseball. He cherished time spent outdoors, enjoyed a good game of poker, and lived life on his own terms. Even after a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed, his spirit remained unbroken, and his love for Harleys, good times, and the people he cared about never wavered
He is survived by his children, Zach (Nina) Reed of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Debbie Pauketat of Los Angeles, California; his grandchildren, Hayden Reed and Gidget Pauketat; his former spouse, Janet Scheyer of Edwardsville; his sister, Sharon Deppe of Wood River; his nieces, Ann Clayton and Angie Holtmann; and his nephew, the late Jimmy Depp
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Marion Reed of Tooele, Utah; his mother, Katherine "Kitty" Cicka Reed of Edwardsville; and his sister, Kathleen Sue.
Per his wishes, Jim has chosen to be cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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