John A. Reed, 90, died Jan. 16, 2017.
He was born June 8, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to Plant City after he retired from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Huntsville Masonic Lodge, First United Methodist Church of Plant City and the strawberry chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. He loved his family and friends, enjoyed helping children and was an avid golfer. He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Alabama Crimson Tide.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ozell Franklin Reed.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Franklin Thornton (Steven), of Huntsville; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Feb. 2, at The Meadows at CountryWood Clubhouse in Plant City.
Private interment followed at Valhalla Cemetery, Huntsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kids to Love, 140 Castle Drive, Madison, Alabama 35758.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.