Kenneth Bradford Reed

Kenneth Bradford Reed obituary, Louisville, OH

Kenneth Bradford Reed

Kenneth Reed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Kenneth Bradford Reed, age 63, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024. He was born June 23, 1961 in Ripley, WV., a son of the late Dencil B. Reed and Janetta L. Royer. He was a 1980 graduate of Louisville High School and was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and attending his familys sports events. He was a huge fan of the Cleveland Browns. His greatest love in life was being a dad to his 3 children.
In addition to his loving parents, he is preceded in death by his loving step parents John P. Royer and Dorothy F. Reed; sister Bonnie L. Forrest and her husband James A. Forrest; brother-in-law Steve C. Price; grandchildren Clarence A. Elkins III, Wyatt A. Elkins, and Jackson A. Elkins.
Kenneth is survived by his ex-wife and friend Lori Reed, two daughters Alisha Reed and Angela (Clarence II) Elkins, and son Kenneth Ryan Reed; grandchildren Madison Elkins and Owen Elkins; sister Debbie Price; brothers Keith (Laura) Reed and Kevin (Wendy) Royer; along with several step siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 from 6-8pm at Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home (303 S Chapel St, Louisville, OH 44641). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11:00 am, at Pleasant Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church (2615 Prairie College St SW, Canton, OH 44706) with Pastor Shane Roberson officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Louisville.
Visitation
Monday, August 5th, 2024
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
303 S Chapel St,
Louisville OH 44641
Interment
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
12:00 am
Evergreen Memorial Gardens
2698 Broadway Ave NE,
Louisville OH 44641
Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pleasant Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church
2615 Prairie College St SW,
Canton OH 44706 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Kenneth, please visit our Tree Store.

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