Clemon Reed, age 91, of Laurel, was born on November 1, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio a son to William and Ruth Blanton Reed. He served his country with the United State Army. Clemon later married Helen Edington and she preceded him in death in 1965. He worked maintenance at H&H Robinson and was a member of the Brookville American Legion and the Metamora Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. His family remembers him as a very active man who also became certified as a T.V. repair man and was artistic – drawing and doing calligraphy. On Thursday, December 12, 2019 Clemon passed away at his residence surrounded by loving family.
Surviving are his two sons, Kenny (companion Chantel Aders) Reed of Osgood, and Danny Reed of Richland; 34 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Buck (Pat) Miller of Greensburg, Ray Miller of Connersville, and Robert Miller of Florida; one sister Geraldine (Delbert) Allen of Laurel, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sons, William, Michael, Gary and infant son, Reed.
Friends may visit with Clemon’s family on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 11a.m. until 1p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, with services beginning at 1p.m. Burial will follow in Metamora Cemetery with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion Bernard Hurst Post #77.
Memorial donations can be directed to Margaret Mary Hospice. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Clemon Reed.