Harold "Peanut" Ernest Reed, Jr.
Harold "Peanut" Reed, Jr. Obituary
FLORENCE:
Harold “Peanut” Reed, Jr, age 74, passed peacefully; with family by his side; Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home in Florence.
“Peanut” was born in Middlebury on October 1, 1950. He was the son of Harold and Phyllis (Trombley) Reed, Sr. He grew up in the Brandon area and received his early education at Leicester Central School. He graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1969. He began his working career with White Pigment in Florence; where he had worked weekends while in high school; following the buy out by OMYA, whom he continued working until his retirement in 2015, after more than 45 years of service. He was a member and past president of the Brandon-Forest Dale Lions Club, where he had also served as Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors. He was an avid hunter.
Surviving is his wife; Evelyn “Evie” Reed of Florence, one daughter; Kari-Jo Kearns of Brandon, a brother; Douglas Reed & his wife Dale of Leicester, 3 grandchildren; Brynna K. Raskevitz & her husband Thornton of Braintree, Ryan E. Kearns of Hinesburg, and Delilah C. Kearns of Middlebury. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him.
The graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in the family lot at Forest Dale Cemetery.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; Brandon-Forest Dale Lions Club, P.O. Box, Brandon, VT 05733.
Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.