Terry Lee Reed

SMSgt (ret) Terry Lee Reed, 70, Mentone, passed at 12:47 pm, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 11, 1950, in Mishawaka, to the late George J. and June (Brown) Reed. He married on Aug. 31, 1969, in the First Baptist Church of Mentone to Debra J. Bowser, she survives.

He was a graduate of Mentone High School in 1968. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. Terry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warsaw. He was a member of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73. He served his community on the Town Board of Mentone for 5 years. He most recently worked for Circle M Spring of Warsaw as a machinist and polisher.

He loved camping and golfing. He always enjoyed attending his grandchildren sporting events. He also made candles that he would sell as well as give them away as presents.

Terry is survived by his wife Deb Reed, Mentone; children Ed and wife Amy Reed, Mentone; Dathan and wife Teresa Reed, Claypool;Terra and husband Eric Kohler, Etna Green; Ryan and wife Cathy Reed, Warsaw; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; a brother Rocky and wife Diane Reed, Pierceton; and his mother-in-law Phyllis Bowser, Mentone.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and June Reed, an infant son Adam Scott Reed, a sister Salena Ann Reed, and a brother Max Lane Reed.

The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, with Pastor Phil Pratt and Pastor Steve Rahn officiating.

Masks will be required for all who are in attendance for the services for Mr. Reed.

The interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana with graveside military rites being performed by the Warsaw American Legion Post #49.

Visitation hours will be from 2-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, at King Memorial Home Mentone. Donations can be made in Terry’s memory to the family for expenses. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.