David Bradley Reed, age 36, of Marietta, Georgia,
formerly of Lamar, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at BartonCountyMemorialHospital.
Brad was born March 15, 1974, at Joplin, Missouri,
to Ben and Marianne (Harris) Reed.He
graduated from LamarHigh School in 1992 and earned a degree from Missouri Southern.On August 12, 1995, at Lamar, Brad married
Bethaney Ann Shields and they made their home in Lamar where Brad had worked
for O’Sullivan Industries. In 2004, Brad accepted a position as the director of
National Transportation Programs for AmeriCold in Atlanta,
and they moved their family to Marietta,
Georgia.
Brad was a member of WesleyChapelUnitedMethodistChurch
in Marietta and
a former member of the Lamar Metro Club.He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed sports and hunting, and his
greatest joy came from being a dad and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Beth, and
children, Benton, Olivia, and Chloe, all of the home; his parents, Ben Reed,
Jasper, Missouri, and Marianne Reed, Lamar; a brother, Adam & wife Denette
Reed, two nieces, Whittley & Marissa Reed, all of Lebanon, Missouri;
parents-in-law, Tom & Ann Shields, Lamar; sister-in-law, Kim Shields,
Jefferson City, Missouri: maternal grandmother, Mary Jo Harris, Lamar; paternal
grandmother, Donna Reed, Lockwood, Missouri; a large extended family and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jim Reed and Dalton Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 6th at LamarUnitedMethodistChurch with burial in LakeCemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00
until 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 5th at Daniel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the
American Cancer Society (Lamar Relay for Life) or Wesley Chapel, in care of Daniel
Funeral Home.
DEAR ONES, WANT TO SEND MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.
G-MOTHER MARY JO IS A SPECIAL FRIEND.
TAKE CARE AND I'LL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YO TO KNOW GOD'S PEACE IN THIS TIME.
KATHERINE
DeAnna (Dearing) Gippner
- Kansas City, MO
|2010-07-03 19:04:00
So sorry for the sadness that has come to your family! I pray that your many
precious memories will give you comfort and courage.
Deepest Symathy, DeAnna Gippner
Dan & Mindy Lee
- Marietta, GA
|2010-07-04 05:56:32
Beth, Benton, Olivia and Chloe. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Please know Jesus is wrapping his arms around you and holding you close.
Helen Cole
- Lamar, MO
|2010-07-04 08:00:47
Family of Brad Reed:
You have our heartfelt sympathy and prayers in the loss of Brad. I became better acquainted with Brad when he worked at O'Sullivan and daily went up the stairs in front of my desk. He would speak and we would share a few comments. He was a fine young man and so proud of his family.
Hold on to the memories of all the love and good times with Brad to keep Brad in your heart forever.
Helen Cole
Brad and Cindy Gammon
- Lamar, MO
|2010-07-04 10:49:21
Our prayers are with you. There are no words to lessen your loss but please know you are loved and cared for.
Brad and Cindy Gammon
Gerry Bolton
- Woodstock GA
|2010-07-05 07:21:49
Beth, Benton, Olivia and Chloe. I'm so sorry to hear about Brad. My prayers and my heart go out to you in this hard time. God's loving arms reach out to you in comfort. Gerry Bolton
Marilyn Bettis
- Neosho, MO
|2010-07-05 12:56:25
My words cannot convey the heart felt sorrow I feel for this family.
Jana (Cole) Kidd
- Neosho, MO
|2010-07-05 21:32:46
I'm so sorry for your loss. Brad was several years younger than me so I never got to know him very well. I did, however, live in a farm house next to him growing up and had the opportunity to babysit him a few times.
I know you will miss him terribly but Earth is just a stepping stone to greater things where there is no pain, no struggling, no disease. He will be waiting there for all of you with open arms.
Mellissa Bowman Frietchen
- Springfield, MO
|2010-07-05 22:11:11
Brad will be greatly missed. We all had such a great time in school together and I will cherish those memories always. My prayers to Beth and the family.
Roy Stice
- Kahoka, Mo
|2010-07-06 06:35:07
Sorry to hear of Brads passing but remember he is in a much better place now and is not suffering any pain.
Roy
Carol & Terry Frazier
- Poplar Bluff, MO
|2010-07-06 06:42:50
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Our heart goes out to the family.
Carol & Terry
Roger Ankrom
|2010-07-06 07:21:59
Ben,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest assure that Brad is in heaven and is enjoying true eternal happiness.
Your SWCD Friend
Roger Ankrom
Dee James
- Gainesville, MO Ozark SWCD
|2010-07-06 08:15:25
There are no words to express my sympathy. As a mother and grandmother, I cannot comprehend the pain. My prayers will continue for those of you left behind, cherish every memory as I know you will and he will be kept alive forever in the hearts of those who loved him so much.
Anna Voorhees
- Lamar, MO
|2010-07-06 08:44:04
I am so sorry for your loss, I pray that God will surround you with only the comfort he can give. I worked with Brad @ O'Sullivan's. He was great to work with, kind and most times very funny. He always brought a smile to all of us.
Anna
Meg and David Matthews
- Roswell , GA
|2010-07-06 10:46:10
Dear Beth ,
David's and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time . May you feel the love of God , your family and your friends .
Meg and David Matthews
Francine Spivey
- Marietta, GA
|2010-07-06 11:16:23
Brad was such a great person to work with. He will be missed terribly. My heart is deeply saddened for his wife and children. May the peace and love of God be with the family in your time of loss.
Winston Armstrong
- Atlanta, GA
|2010-07-06 12:06:10
Brad will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God knows what is
best for us,but we cannot see the end from the begining. Let us make our election sure, so if God decide to call us untimley, we will be ready.
May his soul rest in peace.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
2 Thess.5:28
Rosie Cohran
- Atlanta,ga
|2010-07-06 12:17:09
Beth
I worked with Brad at Americold and he was a wonderful man and loved his family so much. He will be sorely missed. May God's loving arms be around your family during this time and always remember we will always be here if you need us.
Rosie
Melody Barron
- Farmington, MO
|2010-07-06 12:30:13
Worked with Soil and Water Conservation for several years. Never met Brad but his Dad is a gem. There is nobody any better than Ben, Brad's father so I know that Brad was raised with the same values. So sorry to Ben and the whole family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Reggie Greene
- Smithfield VA
|2010-07-06 14:03:04
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not Heal. Look to the Lord for comfort. We at Smithfield knew Brad for only a short while, but we will miss him very much. Please accept our condolence.
Racheal Haile-Fowler
- Wichita, Kansas
|2010-07-06 15:32:38
Beth,
I am sorry to hear of Brad passing away. He was a good Christian Man and loved and thought of by many.
Always remember, you and your children are surrounded with prayer.
God Bless You,
Racheal
Abby Duncan (Stephanie (Desbie
- Lamar,Mo
|2010-07-06 23:49:12
Beth, We our so sad to hear about the loss of Brad. Our thought's and Prayer's are with you and the Family. God Bless
Moniteau Co SWCD
- California MO
|2010-07-07 07:37:28
Ben, Beth, Benton, Olivia and Chloe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brad put up a good fight but God wanted him to come home. Remember the good times and the fun, but mostly the love he gave all of you!
Nancy Kirby
Bruce Longan
Carl Allee Will Dietzel
Harold Haldiman Darrell Hoellering
janice
- lamar
|2010-07-07 15:34:12
Didn't know Brad well, but his dad Ben is a special person, and if he took anything from him he was special too. Worked with Ben on his conservation newsletter. And his grandma (Mary Jo) was my sunday school teacher in my pre-teen years, couldn't ask for a better role model. Life is measured by love and not by days. I know you will hold special memories close to your hearts. God will be with you all during your time of sadness.
Geraldine Powell
- Mobile, AL
|2010-07-07 15:53:27
My heart goes out to the Family of Brad. After They Are Gone. When someone we love passes away, we ache, but we go on; Our dear departed would want us to heal. We need time to remember and time to mourn, before the recovery starts. As we go through this period of sorrow; Let's help each other, with tender care to find a brighter tomorrow.
Jill (Cole) Adams
- Carl Junction, MO
|2010-07-07 22:19:47
I am SO SORRY for your loss. I remember being his neighboor growing up and babysitting him and his older brother. I'm sure he was as special as an adult as he was as a cute, little boy. I give his loved ones my deepest sympathy.
Mayfield Families
- Lamar, Missouri
|2010-07-08 08:11:56
The Reed Families,
We are so sadened for your loss. May your memories give you comfort and courage in keeping Bradley in your hearts forever. May he soar with Angels!
Mayfield Families
Annetta Wiggins
|2010-07-08 14:22:23
Beth,
May God continue to strengthen you, bless you with courage and grant you His peace. Brad was well loved at Americold/Cross Dock and will truly be miss. My heart & prayers are with you & the children. Always know you can cast your cares on God, He will see you through. He is our Fortress, our Comforter and the Rock of our Salvation.
Blessings,
Annetta
Mary (White)Kurtz
- Pilot Grove, MO
|2010-07-08 15:04:53
Adam heart felt sympathies are sent your way for your entire family. Our prayers are with you.
Wade Ball
- Greenwood, SC
|2010-07-09 09:17:07
Family of Brad Reed,
I am so sorry to hear of Brad's passing. I worked closely with Brad at AmeriCold in Atlanta several years ago. He was the Best of the Best. You are in our prayers.
Wade
Lisa and Tony Dick family
- Marietta, GA
|2010-07-11 01:11:37
Beth- I know I don't know you real well but well enough to let you know if we can do anything at all for you or the kids please dont hesitate to call on us.. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers... Please also know that our Rocky Mount community will miss Brad as well... You have three wonderful blessings together;) Thoughts and prayers! Lisa, Tony, Max, Sami, Anthony and Paighten
Shannon Washburn
- San Antonio, Texas
|2010-07-14 12:01:54
For the Reed and Shields families,
My sincerest sympathy for the passing of Brad. I will always hold fond memories of Brad as a great guy with an adventurous spirit and a contagious laugh. I wish your families courage, determination and strength. We were all blessed to have him touch our lives.
