Howard F. Reed

August 13, 1949 ~ October 20, 2021
Howard F. Reed, Jr., age 72, of Pierpont, OH passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Pittsburgh VA Hospital. He was born August 13, 1949, in Cleveland, OH the son of Elizabeth (Woolway) and Howard Reed, Sr.
He was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the 173rd Airborne and Special Forces.
Howard worked at Morton Salt, Fairport Mine, for 30 years as a journeyman miner. He was also a part-time paramedic for Jefferson Rescue for 11 years.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Jefferson and was also a lifelong member of the Madison VFW Post 8548.
He married Barbara Keagler on July 24, 1987 in Madison. Together he and Barb enjoyed motorcycling, beekeeping, scuba-diving, and walleye fishing. He also enjoyed fly fishing. He loved being on his tractor and spending anytime he could with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Jennifer Reed Hall (John Hall), Cheri Storkel; brother, Randy Reed, grandchildren, Abigail Reed, Ashley and Isabell Hall, Jake Storkel; and great-grandson, Oliver Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received 11 am to 1 pm, Friday October 29, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison with a service immediately following at 1 pm. Final resting place will be Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made in Howard’s name to your favorite charity.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
I am sorry for your loss. Howard and his brother lived just down the street from us. Didn’t know him as well as his brother, but he always said hi, and seemed like a nice guy. He will be missed. My prayers are with the entire family.
My sincerest condolences of your loss. My prayers are with you. Miss you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Gone to soon. A awesome cousin and an amazing war vet. We will never forget you and all you have done in your life. Love the Heida family
With loving memories of “Howard Reed Jr.”, Freedom was purchased for the family of Howard F. Reed Jr. by Deborah Nelson and Family.
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends. I worked with Howard many years. RIP Howard . John and MaryLou Holmes
With thoughts of peace as we all will miss Howard.
You will be sorely missed Howard / Poppy. We love you. Rest easy soldier.
My heart breaks for Barb. You were very loved uncle Howard. RIP. My spirit is with everyone. I hate, at times like now, to be so far away
Howie as he was known to us, was a fun loving cousin. We shared many summer days in Madison with; cookouts, hiking, fishing, adventure seeking, and playing games. His father and my mother were siblings, and Howie and I were just six days apart in age. One of my fondest memories was spending two weeks one summer at their home in Madison enjoying what was mostly country back then, some sixty years ago now. He always has a smile when you greeted him. I will truly miss Howie, but I will always have the joyful memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May the Lord bless, Donald Vibbert