Glen Albert Reed

Glen Albert Reed, age 85, formerly of Bay Port, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Florida.

Glen was born March 11, 1926 in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late Roy Sr. and Winifred (Keaton) Reed. Glen enlisted in the US Navy during World War II and served briefly with the amphibious forces before being discharged for health reasons. His family moved from Arkansas to Huron County after World War II.

He was employed for the Huron County Road Commission-Pigeon Division as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1988. In 2010 he moved to Florida to be near his son. Glen was a gentle man with a big heart, loved by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He spent his life helping others; faithful to God and to his family.

He is survived by his son Todd of Venice, Florida; grandchildren John and Tara Reed; great-granddaughter Willow Reed; and brothers Roy of Bay Port and Orville of Kissimmie.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Beth Ann in 1969.

His urn will be buried at the New Bay Port Cemetery. No public services will be conducted. Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville is handling the arrangements.