February 24 1939 June 12 2019
Don C. Reed, 80, of Nashville, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:33 P.M. at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. Don was born on February 24, 1939 in Brazil, Indiana the son of Charles M. and Marie Knapp Reed. On August 5, 1961 he married Anna C. Turner. Mr. Reed attended Purdue University where he got his bachelor’s degree and then went on to receive his master’s degree from Indiana University in library science. He started his teaching career at Columbus High School teaching biology, and later became the librarian at Columbus East High School retiring in 1999. Upon his retirement he had taught for 36 years with Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. He was an avid traveler and outdoorsman and was passionate about playing pickleball. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Anna C. Reed of Nashville; Children, Mike (Kim) Reed of Nashville and Lori (Brian) Eversman of Columbus; Grandchildren, Nathaniel Reed, Catharine Reed, Michael Reed, and Erin Bailey; and a brother, Joe Reed of Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Ethan Reed Bailey. In keeping with Mr. Reed’s wishes cremation will take place and a private graveside service will be held at the New Bellsville Pike Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Services were entrusted to Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Columbus Parks Foundation/Pickle Ball, those may be given through the funeral home or online at www.columbusparksfoundation.com. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Reed family at www.barkesweaverglick.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Don C. Reed please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Don C Reed February 24 1939 June 12 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Columbus, state: Indiana