HERMAN KENNETH "KENNY" REED, age 87 years, a resident and former city councilman of Elkins, WV departed this life late Wednesday evening November 14, 2012 at Nella's Inc. of Crystal Springs. He was born Thursday, August 27, 1925 at Belington, WV a son of the late Herman M. and Desta Thomas Reed. On April 29, 1950 at Belington, WV he was married to Norma Lee Murray Reed, who preceded him in death, June 15, 2011.
Surviving are two sons, Murray K. Reed and wife Sherry, of Elkins; and V. Kevin Reed and wife Karen, of Moorefield; four grandchildren, Lauren Walls and husband Ray; Andrew and wife Heidi , Korey and Karson Reed; Two great grandsons Colton Walls and Samuel Reed; Great granddaughter Ava Reed; Two step grandchildren Andrea Rush and husband Christopher, Patrick Terrano and wife Sara; Three step great grandchildren Riley, Dakota and Christopher Terrano. He is preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Floyd Reed.
He was a graduate of Belington High School, Davis & Elkins College; and had done graduate studies, with a focus on Hospital Management at Indiana and Trinity Universities. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the WWII era, including the Normandy Invasion and he received the Bronze Service Star for participation in the European Theater. He was employed at Memorial General Hospital, having worked there for over thirty-five years and last served as Director of Personnel. Kenny was a life member of the H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, Tygarts Valley Post # 3647, 40 & 8 Voiture # 1117, and the Elkins Lions Club. Past President of the Elkins Kiwanis Club, and was awarded the Kiwanis Golden Circle Award; and had received numerous awards from the Hospital Financial Management Association. He also served on the advisory board of Youth Health Service, and a member of Beta Alpha Beta Buisness Fraternity at Davis and Elkins College . He was a Belington Festival & Fairs Assoc. Member and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
The Family will receive friends Monday November 19, 2012 from Noon until 1:00PM at which time Mr. Reed will be moved to Mountain State Memorial Gardens where graveside services will be conducted. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate. The H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, the Tygart's Valley Post # 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard will conduct full military rites, and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241.
Surviving are two sons, Murray K. Reed and wife Sherry, of Elkins; and V. Kevin Reed and wife Karen, of Moorefield; four grandchildren, Lauren Walls and husband Ray; Andrew and wife Heidi , Korey and Karson Reed; Two great grandsons Colton Walls and Samuel Reed; Great granddaughter Ava Reed; Two step grandchildren Andrea Rush and husband Christopher, Patrick Terrano and wife Sara; Three step great grandchildren Riley, Dakota and Christopher Terrano. He is preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Floyd Reed.
He was a graduate of Belington High School, Davis & Elkins College; and had done graduate studies, with a focus on Hospital Management at Indiana and Trinity Universities. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the WWII era, including the Normandy Invasion and he received the Bronze Service Star for participation in the European Theater. He was employed at Memorial General Hospital, having worked there for over thirty-five years and last served as Director of Personnel. Kenny was a life member of the H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, Tygarts Valley Post # 3647, 40 & 8 Voiture # 1117, and the Elkins Lions Club. Past President of the Elkins Kiwanis Club, and was awarded the Kiwanis Golden Circle Award; and had received numerous awards from the Hospital Financial Management Association. He also served on the advisory board of Youth Health Service, and a member of Beta Alpha Beta Buisness Fraternity at Davis and Elkins College . He was a Belington Festival & Fairs Assoc. Member and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
The Family will receive friends Monday November 19, 2012 from Noon until 1:00PM at which time Mr. Reed will be moved to Mountain State Memorial Gardens where graveside services will be conducted. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate. The H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, the Tygart's Valley Post # 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard will conduct full military rites, and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241.
HERMAN KENNETH "KENNY" REED, age 87 years, a resident and former city councilman of Elkins, WV departed this life late Wednesday evening November 14, 2012 at Nella's Inc. of Crystal Springs. He was born Thursday, August 27, 1925 at Belington, WV a son of the late Herman M. and Desta Thomas Reed. On April 29, 1950 at Belington, WV he was married to Norma Lee Murray Reed, who preceded him in death, June 15, 2011.
Surviving are two sons, Murray K. Reed and wife Sherry, of Elkins; and V. Kevin Reed and wife Karen, of Moorefield; four grandchildren, Lauren Walls and husband Ray; Andrew and wife Heidi , Korey and Karson Reed; Two great grandsons Colton Walls and Samuel Reed; Great granddaughter Ava Reed; Two step grandchildren Andrea Rush and husband Christopher, Patrick Terrano and wife Sara; Three step great grandchildren Riley, Dakota and Christopher Terrano. He is preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Floyd Reed.
He was a graduate of Belington High School, Davis & Elkins College; and had done graduate studies, with a focus on Hospital Management at Indiana and Trinity Universities. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the WWII era, including the Normandy Invasion and he received the Bronze Service Star for participation in the European Theater. He was employed at Memorial General Hospital, having worked there for over thirty-five years and last served as Director of Personnel. Kenny was a life member of the H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, Tygarts Valley Post # 3647, 40 & 8 Voiture # 1117, and the Elkins Lions Club. Past President of the Elkins Kiwanis Club, and was awarded the Kiwanis Golden Circle Award; and had received numerous awards from the Hospital Financial Management Association. He also served on the advisory board of Youth Health Service, and a member of Beta Alpha Beta Buisness Fraternity at Davis and Elkins College . He was a Belington Festival & Fairs Assoc. Member and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
The Family will receive friends Monday November 19, 2012 from Noon until 1:00PM at which time Mr. Reed will be moved to Mountain State Memorial Gardens where graveside services will be conducted. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate. The H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, the Tygart's Valley Post # 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard will conduct full military rites, and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241.
Surviving are two sons, Murray K. Reed and wife Sherry, of Elkins; and V. Kevin Reed and wife Karen, of Moorefield; four grandchildren, Lauren Walls and husband Ray; Andrew and wife Heidi , Korey and Karson Reed; Two great grandsons Colton Walls and Samuel Reed; Great granddaughter Ava Reed; Two step grandchildren Andrea Rush and husband Christopher, Patrick Terrano and wife Sara; Three step great grandchildren Riley, Dakota and Christopher Terrano. He is preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Floyd Reed.
He was a graduate of Belington High School, Davis & Elkins College; and had done graduate studies, with a focus on Hospital Management at Indiana and Trinity Universities. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the WWII era, including the Normandy Invasion and he received the Bronze Service Star for participation in the European Theater. He was employed at Memorial General Hospital, having worked there for over thirty-five years and last served as Director of Personnel. Kenny was a life member of the H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, Tygarts Valley Post # 3647, 40 & 8 Voiture # 1117, and the Elkins Lions Club. Past President of the Elkins Kiwanis Club, and was awarded the Kiwanis Golden Circle Award; and had received numerous awards from the Hospital Financial Management Association. He also served on the advisory board of Youth Health Service, and a member of Beta Alpha Beta Buisness Fraternity at Davis and Elkins College . He was a Belington Festival & Fairs Assoc. Member and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
The Family will receive friends Monday November 19, 2012 from Noon until 1:00PM at which time Mr. Reed will be moved to Mountain State Memorial Gardens where graveside services will be conducted. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate. The H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, the Tygart's Valley Post # 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard will conduct full military rites, and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241.
Gravesite Details
U.S.Navy, World War II Veteran
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
