George A. Reed

George A. Reed, Hadley (Sandy Creek Twp.) passed away early Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at the Avalon Springs Place, Mercer. He was 93.

George was born in Glenfield, Pa on November 17, 1929, a son of the late Donald and Esther (Lucas) Reed.  He was a graduate of Hopewell High School and enlisted in the US Army.  During this enlistment, he was recruited for a special project which then led to a 30-year career in aerospace with Lockhead Martin.  He had served honorably and dutifully during the Korean War. 

Mr. Reed loved reading, hunting, fishing, CB radio and horseback riding.  He was a member of the Perry Baptist Church, Hadley.  He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy McCoy (Reed) on May 28, 1951 and she preceded him in death on August 13, 2013.

George is survived by a son, Daniel (Cindy) Reed, Hadley and a daughter, Constance (Mike) Walker, Hadley.  13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his son, David, a brother Clyde and his sisters, Betty, and Virginia.

The family will be privately honoring George’s life, no services are scheduled.  He will be laid to rest next to his wife at the Hadley Cemetery at a later date.

The Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville has been entrusted with assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.snyderfh.com

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