John Edward Reeder, 88,of Decatur passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Morgan County and a member of Grant Street Church of Christ. He retired from South Central Bell in 1982 after 33 years of service. After his retirement, he became a licensed real estate agent. Mr. Reeder was a World Ward II and Korean War veteran and served on the Selective Service Board of Morgan County for 12 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Margaret Dodd Reeder and his parents, Ruby and Augusta Reeder.
Survivors include his siblings, Edith Garner of Hueytown, Myrtle Davis of Memphis, TN, Russell Reeder of Massey and Rachel Self of Trinity.
Graveside service will be today, July 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Decatur City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grant Street of Christ of Christ or a
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