Derek Reed

Mr. Derek William "Bill" Reed, age 42, beloved son of Barbara McIntyre Reed Feider, entered this life on October 19, 1969 in Madison, Indiana. He resided nearly all of his life in Madison and was a 1986 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. In school he was a member of the marching band and enjoyed playing the trumpet. Bill was proud that he had received the perfect attendance award for five years perfect attendance. He also was a member of the Boy's Scouts of America and a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. He worked as a youth as a newspaper carrier for the Madison Courier. Bill served in the United States Navy from 1986-1988 and was honorably discharged. Bill was united in marriage to Darlene Lawrence and one son and one daughter was blessed by this union. He had worked as a self-employed carpenter and general maintenance man for most of his life. He was a very talented mechanic, fix it man, woodworker and enjoyed remodeling houses. Bill was united in marriage to Shannon Parker and this union was blessed with one son. He was very talented musician who enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band, the Church and special events. He had last worked for Harsco in Carrollton, Kentucky. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering on cars and helping people. Bill will be missed by his heart broken mother and his many friends. Bill died suddenly Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 6:03 p.m. at his home in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Bill will be missed by his beloved mother: Barbara McIntyre Reed Feider of Madison, Indiana; his companion, Sherry Boley of Madison, Indiana; his daughter: Sheryll Ann Reed Tritch & her husband, Josh of Garden Ridge, Arkansas; his sons: Olan Scott Reed of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Blake Walker Reed of Petersburg, Indiana, Matthew Reed of Scottsburg, Indiana; his granddaughter: Summer Faith Tritch; his half-brother: James William Reed of Indianapolis, Indiana; his half-sisters: Terrie Lynn Reed Thacker of Madison, Indiana, Beth Reed of Harrisburg, Arkansas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his step father, George Feider; his grandparents, John Raymond McIntyre, Ella Abston McIntyre Miller, Clyde Miller, William B. Sr. & Cora Elizabeth Reed. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., by Pastor Mike Straub and Pastor Richard "Ski" Jankosky, at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens near Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. SPECIAL SERVICES Military honors will be conducted at the Chapel at Grandview by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's United Church of Christ Organ Repair Fund. Cards are available at the funeral home.

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