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Paul Dale Reed
A soldier died today. Paul Dale Reed, born on September 27, 1921
passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, on March 8,
2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen
(Burk); his mother and beloved step-father, Dora (Elson) and William
Sellman; brothers, Jesse and Raymond Reed; sister, Marie (Reed) Unger;
great-granddaughter, Erica Baker; and cherished niece, Norma Barga.
He is survived by daughters Shelly Acker, Greenville, Ohio and Pam
& Mike Schmidt of Miamisburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Melissa Baker,
Christina Couch, Tara Powell and Ryan Paul Acker; great grandchildren,
Jason, Gregory, Logan, Nolan, Bailey, Emily, Olivia and Lucas; great
great grandsons, Thaddeus, Greyson, Alexi and Cabe; favorite nephew,
Raymond Reed and special niece Mildred Harrison; also survived by
Albert Acker with whom he shared many adventures.
Paul was a proud veteran of WWII having served our country in 5
European campaigns. He was awarded several medals including a
prestigious Silver Star. Paul worked at General Motors for 42
years before retiring in 1983. He was a member of the VFW and was
an avid fisherman. After his wife’s death in 2012, he enjoyed
playing Euchre with other seniors twice a week but most of all he
enjoyed playing Euchre and spending time with his family.
There will be a service held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:30 AM at
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Elwood Stuart
officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township
Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends
on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. There
will be a Full Military Honors conducted by the Greenville Veterans
Honor Guard.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to
the State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be
sent to www.zecharbailey.com
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