Darald “D.J.” J. Reed
Darald “D.J.” J. Reed, 86, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mr. Reed was born in 1929, in Osceola, Iowa, the son of the late Guy M. and Mamie F. Reed. He was a graduate of Osceola High School, Class of 1948 and Iowa State University, Class of 1953 earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Reed was employed at the Department of Agriculture as a Para-Legal and retired from there with many years of service. He was a member of Eagle’s Club Aerie #824, Moose Lodge #1283, Elks Lodge 867 as well as a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
His wife of 35 years, Bettie Lee Reed, whom he married on May 5, 1979 in Manassas, Virginia preceded him in death on June 9, 2014.
Surviving are daughter, Brenda S. Hileman-Howe and her husband, William of Gerrardstown, West Virginia and son, James D. Hileman and his wife, Pamela of Warrenton, Virginia ; sisters, Maryln Dorland and Shirley Hart, and brother, Ronald Reed all of Osceola, Iowa; as well as many extended family members and close friends.
Mr. Reed was preceded in death by brother, Marion G. Reed.
A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Cemetery with Pastor Steve Clevenger officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 2-3 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, at 3 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Barry Burkholder officiating. A reception will follow the service at Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel.
Memorial contributions in memory of D.J. may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 2732 Martinsburg Pike, Stephenson, Virginia 22656-1712 or Eagle’s Club Aerie #824, 700 Baker Lane, Winchester, Virginia 22601
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