James “Robert” Reed, 89, formerly of Owensville, passed away June 29, 2016 at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton, MA.

He was born in Gibson County on August 27, 1926 to the late Charles Henry and Anna (Bell) Reed.

Robert attended Owensville School for 1 year finishing his high school at Howard School in Nashville and graduated in the class of 1943. He retired after 40 years as a Tool and Die Maker at Whirlpool Corporation. Robert was a member and Deacon for many years of the Maumee General Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years Joan (Robinson) Reed; daughter and son-in-law, Garnet (Reed) and James L. Olson; granddaughter, Lily Olson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, James Paul Reed in 1976; brother, Don Charles Reed in 1970.

Services will be held on Friday July 15, 2016 at noon at the Maumee General Baptist Church in Johnson with the Rev. Ken Nelson officiating and assisted by Kevin Miley. Burial will be in the Maumee Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at the church. Holders Funeral Home in Owensville is handling the arrangements.