March 28, 2024

James Martin Reed, 94, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on August 26, 2018. He was born on October 23, 1923 in Meigs County, son of the late Lawrence and Frieda Reed.

He was a member of the Bradford Church of Christ where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent and Elder of the Church. He was retired from Kyger Creek Plant.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Helen “Jackie” Reed; his children, James David (Phyllis) Reed of Carroll, Ohio and Ruth (Ed) Durst of Middleport; his brother, Lawrence “Gene” (Beulah) Reed of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; grandchildren, Tim (Kristi) Durst, Jimmy (Julie) Durst, Tad (Melissa) Reed and Elizabeth Reed; great grandchildren, Jarret, Trenton, Hannah, Cole, Alexa and Josie; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Richard Reed.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Russ Moore officiating at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.