Marvin Everett Reed
Marvin Everett Reed, age 83, of 2910 Chateau Court, Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on December 4, 1926 in Hannibal, MO, a son of
Rev. Harlow and Mary Agnes (Smith) Reed. He married Dorothy Anne Cleeton and she preceded him in death in April 1957. He then married Mildred Willey on July 27, 1958 in Nelsonville, Missouri. She survives.
He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God.
Marvin was a 28 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. Marvin was a Master Chief Hospital Corpsman. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal along with numerous other medals. Marvin had been a guest of Walter Cronkite, on his news program discussing the drug problems in the Vietnam War,testyified before congress and he was also in a movie about the same issue.
Marvin was Quincy’s First Trauma Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Public Health serving the counties of Adams, Pike, Hancock, Schuyler and Brown. Marvin worked for ten years in Springfield, IL as Curriculum Developer for the Dept. of Public Health. He also taught at Hannibal LaGrange College.
Marvin enjoyed radio controlled airplanes and he was a licensed pilot. He loved wintering in Florida. Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife Mildred, survivors include:
THREE SONS: John Reed and his wife Patty of Somers, WI, Jim Reed and his wife, Joyce of Quincy, and Matthew Reed and his wife Eve of Lombard, IL;
THREE DAUGHTERS: Mary Herrin and her husband Bill of Quincy, Becky Zinn and her husband Vern of Quincy, and Pennie Street and her husband Scott of Dickson, TN;
SEVENTEEN GRANDCHILDREN;
TEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN;
ONE BROTHER: Dr. Millard Reed and his wife Barbara of Nashville, TN;
ONE SISTER: Martha Garvin and her husband George of Franklin, TN.
Nieces, nephews, and in-laws also survive.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Harold Reed, one son, David Timothy Reed in infancy, and a grandson, Andrew Marvin Reed in infancy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Bethel Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Keith Garner. Interment will be Akers Chapel Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Payson V.F.W. Post #2061.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Illinois Veteran’s Home WW II Memorial or to Bethel Assembly of God Church. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Millie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
A few years ago, when I was in Sunday School Class with Marvin, I would love to hear his comments, as they were always words of wisdom.
I know you will miss him, but you have that peace knowing you will see him again.
Millie and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time in your lives. We will all miss Marvin so much here at PMHC.
Millie and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Marvin. He was an amazing guy. We feel very honored to have had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in the loving arms of Jesus during this time.
Love and prayers,
Rev. Joey and Philena Phillips and family
Esther and I send our greetings and condolences and remember all of you in prayer. We know that you (Millie) have many happy memories of your long life together with Marvin. “Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is your everlasting strength.” (Isa. 26:4) We know this has been your sustaining strength and will continue to be so. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear family, I regret I will not be able to attend the services for Uncle Marvin. I have some wonderful memories of him and those thoughts will be with me forever. Aunt Mildred, I love you and I know this has to be a difficult time for you, remember many people care deeply for you. I’d love to hear from you some time.
Carmen Benner Chilson
I had the very great pleasure and honor to work with Marvin for the Il. Department of Public Health. For eight years we were team teachers for EMT Instructors Courses. We taught eight courses a year and it was always a pleasure to wotk with Marvin. I am also a retired Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman so we had a lot in common and many great discussions over the years. My deepest condolences go to Millie, the children and all who survived Marvin. It is said no one is dead until they are forgotten. Marvin will live as long as I am alive, as well as all who knoew him. We have sufferd a great loss. The world is less without him.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I will always remember him as a very sweet, kind and gentle man. May God bring comfort to all the family members.
Very sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing. He was a great mentor to me when I was a green EMT in Blessing’s ER. Never knew he was a Master Chief–now I know why he was such a mentor!
Fair winds & following seas, Master Chief. We have the assurance we will meet again!
David Lomax
Paramedic (still)
CPO, USN SEABEES