Garrett "Gary" Reed
Garrett "Gary" Reed, 77, stepped into Heaven, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 to be with the Lord. He died from multiple health problems, that he had battled for a long time. He was born on June 20, 1940. He died peacefully at home with his wife, Ellie by his side. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pinch.
Surviving is his wife, Ella "Ellie" Reed; stepson, Ryan and wife, Robyn Skidmore; grandsons, Caleb, Caden "Billy Bob" and Carson of Exchange, WV; brother, John and wife, Alice Reed of Webster Springs; sister, Elizabeth "Buffy" Reed Thomas of Pinch; brother, Roi and wife, Dianna Reed of Lexington, KY. Estranged daughter, Susie Reed of Nashville, TN. Adopted grandsons Zach Ward and Jake Westfall of Crab Orchard. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Gary was a very talented and very smart. He had a patent on a chain saw sharpening guide, engineer and "Master of all trades."
Ellie would like to say a special thank you to Hospice Care, Susan Scott, Ryan Skidmore and everyone that helped make it possible for Gary to remain in our home.
At his request there will be no service. He donated his body to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In lieu of flowers make donations to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview.
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