He was born in London Mills on March 14, 1938 to Charles Baker and Blanche Marie (Murphy) Reed.
Surviving are three brothers, James Milo Reed of Canton, Lyle “Tom” (Rose) Reed of Farmington, and Wayne (Nancy) Reed of Farmington; three sisters, Mary Briggs of Heyworth, Charlene (Robert) Bollinger of Farmington, and Carol Roberts of Farmington; one sister-in-law, Arlene (Reed) Laughary of Elmwood; twenty one nieces and nephews; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, David, Daniel, and Clifford; one sister, Marilyn Cox; three brothers-in-law, Gene Briggs, Sam Cox, and Don Roberts; and one sister-in-law, Dixie Reed.
He worked as a contract laborer, farm hand, mowed lawns, and eleven years at County Market (formerly Day & Palin) in Farmington.
He was a member of Farmington First Baptist Church.
He was also a member of Farmington Moose Lodge 1571 and the International Moose Legion for twelve years, where he held the position of Inner Guard.
Charles volunteered at the F.B.C. Food Bank, Farmington Food Pantry, and Christmas Hope Chest. He also cleaned at the church and enjoyed his apartment meetings and potlucks.
He had a close relationship with his family and lived for family gatherings. He also enjoyed meals at the Moose with his friends.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday December 14, 2015 at Farmington First Baptist Church. Pastor Jon A. Dainty Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday December 13, 2015 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington. Moose Rites will conclude the visitation at 7:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to Farmington Rescue 1100 or the church.
To view Charles’ memorial DVD or leave online condolences for the family please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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