Smith, Reed P. 1929-2008

SMITH, CADE

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 1/12/2010 at 10:26:18

Reed P. Smith was born in Lucas County on September 15, 1929 to Worth G. and Edna F. Smith.

He attended local country schools and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947.

He was married to Bonnie Cade on June 13, 1948 in Pleasantville and they were blessed with three girls: Kathy, Vicky, and Kim.

Reed was a farmer and after retiring from farming he worked at the Hy-Vee Store in Knoxville.

He was a 4-H Leader, member of the church board, and school board. Reed loved the outdoors. He enjoyed working at the farm, fishing, deer hunting, and traveling. In the 1970's Reed started the tradition of taking family vacations every year with all his children and grandchildren.

Reed passed away November 25, 2008 in Rochester Minnesota at the age of 79 years 2 months and 10 days.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie; children: Kathy (Ron) Wilson of Knoxville, Vicky Ohnemus of Carlisle, and Kim (Jim) Damon of Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; a brother Ken (Vi) Smith of Chariton; and three nephews.

Memorials are requested to The Morning Kiwanis or to the First Baptist Church in Knoxville.

Pierschbacher Funeral Home Nov. 2008