Joseph Reed Obituary
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He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Dawson) Reed in 2019, his parents, brothers, Tom Reed in 2003, and Beau Reed in 2021, and a sister.
The family includes his companion, Cynthia Conrad of Miami, daughter, Jo Ann Reed of San Francisco, sister in law, Mary Sue Reed of Vinita, nephews, Tom Reed, Brian Reed (Nao), John Reed, Barry Reed, and niece, Stephanie McKenzie, numerous other relatives, his cat "Princess", his very good friends and flying buddies, Duncan Gravis, Floyd Luck, Ace Neill, and Jared McClure.
The graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Vinita, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Charles Clevenger officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.highsmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in the care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita. "Vinita's only locally owned and operated funeral home."
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Marty Kilgore
January 28, 2025
When Joe came to work to Blue Bell as a driver, we not only get a great driver, but get got a wonderful family member. He was loved by all his co-workers. He was personally an inspiration to me. I admired his amazing work ethic & his amazing spirit. He was truly one of a kind. I wish there were many more people like him, if so then this world would be a better place. I will miss our conversation that we had every time I saw him in the parking lot. Every time I saw him in the lot, I intentionally went to talk to him because those brief talks always uplifted me. I looked forward to those opportunities. Again, there are not too many people that have that type of positive of impact on others, but Joe sure was one of them. Heaven sure got a good one!
He will greatly missed by his Blue Bell Family!
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Perry Wiggin
January 28, 2025
Joe and I had ultralight accidents on the same day 40 years ago, he broke his hand and I broke both legs, we were at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa, he would come visit me with all his pins sticking out hand and wrist.
I already miss u
RIP
Hank Canup
January 27, 2025
RIP Joe. You were always entertaining to be around back in the heyday of flying ultralights around Oklahoma. You will be missed. Hank Canup
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