COLUMBUS
Ronald Wayne Reed, 81, died at his home on Christmas Day, (2019), after struggling with the effects of cancer.
Ron was born July 21, 1938 in Columbus, IN. He preceded in death by his parents Albert Wayne Reed and Carolyn Apple Reed. He married Rebecca Pearl Posey on June 25, 1960.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Pearl Reed; children, Jeffrey W. Reed of New Smyrna Beach, FL. and Nannette (John) Hurley of Brighton, MI; grandchildren, Nick (Ashley) Reed, Jordan (Sean) Lane, Erica Reed, Mackenzie Reed, Matthew Hurley; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Gunner Reed, Connor and Hallie Lane.
Ron was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Scottish Rite, 32nd degree, Saint John’s Lodge #20, the Murat Shrine, Moose Lodge and the American Legion.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Howard E. Boles and Pastor Jerry Day Sr. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funeral home with a Masonic Memorial service at 7:30. Entombment at Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum with military honors conducted by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard.
Ron was a Navy veteran like his father. He enjoyed all types of racing especially Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart. Everyone who knew Ron got an exceptional lesson in NASCAR racing. He was a wonderful husband, father and was a remarkable man in all aspects of life. He truly adored his family. His one true joy in life was vacationing with his wife in Florida and walking the beach.
Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or Shriners Hospital for Children.
