November 11, 2024
Robert Jack Reed, age 85 of Smithville, was born June 12, 1939 and passed away on Sunday morning November 9, 2024 at the Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Nile and Louise Willis Reed; wife, Sara “Ginny” Reed; son, Brent Reed and siblings, Charlotte Reno, Gary Reed and Mikey Reed. Mr. Reed was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a dairy farmer for over 20 years. He is survived by 4 children, Margaret (Doyle) Curtis of Liberty, Bart (Glenda) Reed of Georgia, Brian (Phyllis) Reed of Smithville and Barry (Angie) Reed of Smithville; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Graveside services and interment will be 11:AM Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Royce Curtis officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 3 PM until 7 PM and Wednesday 9:30AM until 10:30AM, at which time Mr. Reed will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Highpoint Hospice or the charity of your choice, in memory of Mr. Reed. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Reed Family.