Obituary of John H Reed

Bedford – John H. Reed, 95, of Bedford, died at 5:15 pm on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Meadow Lakes Retirement Center in Mooresville. Born September 24, 1921 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Alfred L. and Myrtle (Wood) Reed. He married Martha M. Newcombe on April 8, 1946 and she preceded him in death on August 22,1982. He later married Betty L. Fleming on August 31, 1985 and she preceded him in death on December 18, 2007. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He retired as a metallurgical engineer at General Motors after thirty-five years of service. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force serving during WW II. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia E. Schmidt and husband, Bob, of Plainfield; a brother-in-law, one step grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, a grandson Michael N. Denman; three brothers, Theron, Byron and Maurice. Following John’s wishes of cremation, an inurnment will be conducted at a later date in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.