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Mark Reed Obituary
December 22, 1966 - August 14, 2024
Mark Orion Reed, 57, of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of James Orion Reed and the late Jane Booth Reed.
He was born December 22, 1966, in Lynchburg, VA.
An E. C. Glass High School graduate, Mark worked at the Presbyterian Cemetery, James T. Davis Paint Shop, and Home Depot. He was presently working for Lynchburg City Schools Transportation. Mark served as an Usher at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he was a lifetime member.
In addition to his father; he is survived by three sons, Christopher Reed, Jeffrey Reed, and Jacob Reed; and one daughter, Nicole Reed, all of Lynchburg, Virginia; brother James Michael Reed (Rhonda) of Chesterfield, Virginia; and two grandchildren, Aurora and Brandon. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Rev. Shawn Hyska will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1022 Floyd Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405, assists the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.
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Pam Shelton
August 31, 2024
Enjoyed talking with him on lunch breaks at He Depot
He was Jerry and Molly Reed's nephew
He kept me up to date on them
They were our neighbors when we all lived at The Crossings
He and I exchanged stories and I admired his taking care of them as a single father
I know they will miss him everyday
P Shelton Home Depot coworker
Brenda Stubbs
August 30, 2024
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with Jane at Penneys and met him through her. Prayers for the family.
Pamela Smithers
August 28, 2024
So sorry to hear about Mark's passing first meet Mark at JC Penney thru his mother Jane, watched him grow up and then we worked together at Home Depot, Mark's will truly be missed always telling a joke making me laugh, Rest in Heaven Mark,
Michelle
August 27, 2024
Mark and I went to school together so sorry for your loss
Sara Coleman
August 26, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of Mark´s passing. He always had some corny joke to tell me after which he would tell me all about his grandbabies. Prayers for the family.
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