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Community Cares John Albert Reed
| It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Albert Reed, age 68, loving husband, father and grandfather. On Tuesday, January 10, 2006, John lost his battle with cancer. John was born in Los Angeles on December 7, 1937. In 1956, he married his childhood sweetheart, Carolyn, and enjoyed 49 years of loving companionship. John carried on the family gear manufacturing business for over 50 years. Over these years, he helped many young men fulfill their dream of racing. John also enjoyed cheering on his favorite team, the USC Trojans & following NASCAR racing. Survivors include his wife Carol, daughters Linda Coulson and Laurie Hill, son-in-law Edmund Hill, son John Jeffery Reed, daughter-in-law Dana Reed, as well as "the apples of his eye", grandchildren, David Gilliland, Lisa Marie Gilliland, Amanda Lea Gilliland, Robert William Coulson, Thomas Henry Coulson, Jake Jackson Reed, Cole Ryne Reed and Evan John Reed. We have been left with a very large void, but in his honor, we will get through this difficult time together as a family and make him proud. We are grateful for the time we had with him and all that he taught us. John wishes were to be cremated and his ashes scattered among his favorite places, including Hawaii and Laughlin. A celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Hill residence. |
Prayers and Support For John Albert Reed
- Jan White
Thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. - McKean Racing Family
We were sorry to hear of John's passing. Remember all the good times and stay close to God and he will get you through with grace. God Bless!! - Roy Berlinghoff & Family
To the Reed/Gilliland families from our family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of deep loss. May God bless your families. - ryansebek
sorry to hear the bad news David. I hope everything is going well. - Kaye Reshaw - BMR
Our hearts go out to your family at this difficult time. May the memories you have collected with each other see you thru. - janet
Laurie, David, Lisa and Amanda: You were lucky to have such a great man in your lives and he was blessed to have all of you. - A.C. Cambric
May God ease the pain and strengthen your family. Your are in our prayers, the Cambric Family - Ron & Wendy Zajicek
To, David & Michelle, and the whole Gilliland family - We are so sorry to hear of your Grandpa's passing and pray he went peacefully and painfree. Please take comfort in knowing he was so proud to have a grandson like yourself and that you carry on the Gilliland legacy - a wonderful family! - Bob
May John Reed's family and friends know the comfort of those close to them and the peace and strength of God. We'll be praying for you during this time of deep loss. Bob Elliff, MROA Chaplain
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