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Kenneth Leon Reid

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Kenneth L. Reid, Jr.

Kenneth Leon “Gampa” Reid, Jr., 69, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Reid was born in 1943, in Clarke County, Virginia, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Marie Reid, Sr. He was the Owner and Operator of Reid’s Enterprises for 35 years. Mr. Reid loved Nascar Racing and his cars. He has lived the last 39 years “one day at a time”. Mr. Reid fought Parkinson’s disease for the past 8 years with bravery and courage.

He married Karen Sue Henry on July 30, 1994, in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife is his son, Todd Henry Morrison and wife, Pamela Fincham, of Clearbrook, three grandchildren, William Kenneth Hunter Morrison, Amanda Dawn Fincham, Randy Russell; sister, Carol Cameron of Charles Town, West Virginia; and brother, Jerry Reid, Sr. of White Post. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. One sister, Bobbie Carter preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with Pastor Aaron Brewer officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Wills, Jeremy Wills, Gene Roop, Jamie Judy, Clovis VanNess and Brucie Carter.

Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 208, South Lobby, Falls Church, Virginia, 22043 or The American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75231 or S.P.C.A., 117 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, Virginia, 22601; or Esther Boyd Animal Shelter, 161 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, Virginia, 22602.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Kenneth L. Reid, Jr. Kenneth Leon “Gampa” Reid, Jr., 69, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at his home. Mr. Reid was born in 1943, in Clarke County, Virginia, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Marie Reid, Sr. He was the Owner and Operator of Reid’s Enterprises for 35 years.Continue Reading

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UNK. WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND MY RACING BUDDY......I MISS HIM DEARLY
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Kenneth and his crew did a great job on my house after storm damage and he was a great family friend. Will be missed by many. Ron and Robyn Dunlap
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From a rough start (he's smiling at that one) to a beloved passing, Kenny was a friend and helper to more people than we will ever know! His humor, wisdom and integrity will be sadly missed. He made the world a better place. Geoff Byrd
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Kenny was a kind & generous man, he will be missed. Karen & family, keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. The Eutsler's
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Karen and family, Kenny was the truest friend I ever had. He gave me some of the best advice I ever ignored and the best advice I ever listened to. He will never be gone, he touched so many peoples lives in a positive way. Bob Crouch
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Karen and family, Kenny was the truest friend I ever had. He gave me some of the best advice I ever ignored and the best advice I ever listened to. He will never be gone, he touched so many peoples lives in a positive way. Bob Crouch
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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
UNK. WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND MY RACING BUDDY......I MISS HIM DEARLY
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Kenneth and his crew did a great job on my house after storm damage and he was a great family friend. Will be missed by many. Ron and Robyn Dunlap
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
From a rough start (he's smiling at that one) to a beloved passing, Kenny was a friend and helper to more people than we will ever know! His humor, wisdom and integrity will be sadly missed. He made the world a better place. Geoff Byrd
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Kenny was a kind & generous man, he will be missed. Karen & family, keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. The Eutsler's
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