Odell J. Reed's Obituary
Odell J. Reed Jr., 55, of Caseyville formerly of Decatur passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Caseyville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Odell was born on January 22, 1958 in Brownsville, TN the son of Odell J and Bertha May (Greer) Reed Sr. He had worked for Wagner's Casting Company.
Surviving are his brother, James Thomas Reed (Sylvia) of Decatur; sisters, Bertha Jean Bond (Johnnie Bird) of Chicago; Erma Jean Reed; Mary Pickett (Leslie); Mildora Childress (Charles); Alma Phillips; Luetrisia Reed all of Decatur; special friend, Obie Lee Beasley of Decatur; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Services to celebrate Odell's life will be 11 AM Friday, June 7, 2013 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Dr. Eddie Mabry officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Odell J. Reed Jr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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