BJ is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Sue (Machen) Reed and his children, Connie Ottis (Kelley),
Three Rivers, Texas, Travis Reed (Michael Kriethe), Atlanta, Geogia and Kristi Canaday (Jim) of Leander,
Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer Ottis, Joseph Ottis (Meredith), Conner Canaday, Katy
Canaday and Lillian Kriethe-Reed as well as great grandchildren Hudson Ottis and Leighton Ottis, sister
Pamela Reed of San Marcos, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
BJ was preceded in death by his parents.
BJ was a member of First Baptist Church of Marble Falls and was a member of the Hope Sunday School class. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a 32nd degree Mason.
A Celebration of BJ’s life will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 at 11:00 am at The First Baptist Church of Marble Falls.
