Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Reed, Thomas Jay February 6, 2021
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Ionia Sentinel-Std., Sat. Feb. 13, 2021

Thomas Jay Reed passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2021.

He was born October 6, 1953 in Ionia to Ray and Nora (Tafel) Reed, (who preceded 
him in death). He was a lifelong resident of Ionia, and member of St. John 
Lutheran Church. He was a tool & die journeyman for 23 years at Gencorp in 
Ionia, and for 13 years at Citation Die Cast in Grand Rapids.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen (Gunter), his daughters Jennifer 
(Bryce) Simmet of Lowell, Melisa (Royce) McKendry of Byron Center, and Marjorie 
(Ben) Rowland of St. Johns, his son Timothy serving in the U.S. Air Force in 
Virginia, and his stepson Steven (Anissa) Griffin of Atlanta, Georgia. His 
brothers Phil (Mary-Beth) of Lowell, and Bill (Carol) of Stanton.  10 Nieces and 
Nephews, 20 Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Grandchildren. His brothers-in-law Kerry 
(Mary) Gunter of La Place, Louisiana, and Wayne Perry of Ionia.

He had an unwavering love for his grandchildren, his pets, and was a lifelong 
Lions and Tigers fan. He enjoyed coin collecting, tinkering in his workshop, and 
spending time outdoors rabbit, turkey, and deer hunting.

Per his wishes, he is to be cremated with his ashes distributed also according 
to his wishes. Visitation will be held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on 
Thursday, February 11th from 3 to 7 p.m. with the memorial service taking place 
at St. John Lutheran Church on Friday, February 12th at 11 a.m. Any memorial 
contributions should be made to St. John Lutheran Child Development Center of 
Ionia. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

Additional Comments:
Age: 68

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