Jack Reed

Jack has now gone to be with the Lord joining his wife, Lorraine Ann (Lull) Reed on February 14, 2025. Jack was born on January 3rd 1936 to Clifford Reed and Phyrn (Pettus) Reed in West Oneonta, NY. He graduated from Otego school in 1954 and married his sweetheart, Lorraine, on July 11, 1954. Jack worked with his father, Clifford, on the family farm in Laurens before going to deep sea diving school in CA. He later joined his father working for Clifford Reed & Sons which was a well drilling and septic tank service and later took over the business. Jack ran the business for many years before retiring in 1998. He was a member of the West Oneonta Fire Department for many years. Jack designed and built his own beautiful home in West Oneonta. Jack and Lorraine also owned a vacation home in Florida for many years. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Oneonta Country Club and Timber Pines in Spring Hill, Florida. He also enjoyed hunting trips out west. In 1965 and 1966 he and a partner entered the General Clinton Canoe Regatta and won both years. He is predeceased by his parents Clifford and Phyrn Reed, his wife Lorraine Ann (Lull) Reed, a sister Donna (Reed) Leven, and a grandchild Aaron Reed. He is survived by siblings Lola Mae Delaney and Denton Reed. His children Jackie Ann (Reed) Shaffer (spouse) Edwin, Alana (Reed) Favaloro, Casey Reed (spouse) Nancy, and Randy Reed (spouse) Kelly. His grandchildren Colin Eck, Erika Davis, Ryan Reed, Jessica Reed, Randi Lee Reed, Chelsea Reed, Christianna Deluca, Brienna Shaffer and Joshua Favaloro. He had 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He will be dearly missed by his many friends and extended family members.There will be an open house for family and friends at Jack's house, 177 Baker Hill Road, West Oneonta on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. All are welcome.To send the family an online condolence please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home.