Wilbur served his country doing a tour of duty in the Marine Corps and went to work as a coal miner over 35 years, making his home in Sophia. When Wilbur retired he enjoyed volunteering over 10 years at Raleigh General hospital. Wilbur was an avid sports fan giving many years, coaching, and mentoring youths in and around the Sophia area.
Proceeded in death by father Rush O. Reed and mother Annie Odham Moss; brothers Arnold and Rush Jr.; sisters Bonnie (Mills) and Elizabeth (Anderson). Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Arbutus R. Reed (Becky) and daughters Janice Reed of Beckley, Debbie Peyton and husband Scott of Beckley and son Gary Reed of Sophia; grandchildren, who he loved dearly, Joshua Trotter, Rebecca Meador and Roxanne Roles; great grandchildren, Joseph, Isabella, Annabella and Sophie.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care at Jackie Withrow Hospital, Raleigh General Hospital and Bowers Hospice House.
Services will be Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Williams Blue Ridge at Sophia. Family will arrive at 10 am with visitation from 11am till 1 pm.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm with military graveside rites at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 1st Sophia, WV.
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