Albert C. “Carl” Reed, Jr., 39 of Clearfield, PA, passed away on Oct. 17, 2010 at the Clearfield Hospital.
Born on Sept. 18, 1971 in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of Albert C. Reed, Sr. and Jeannette Ann (Wise) Reed.
Mr. Reed had been employed as a truck driver for Michael Pardo, Sr. Trucking in Kylertown, PA for the last four years. Prior to that, he been employed by Bainey Trucking in Philipsburg and N.B.S. Trucking in Custer City, PA.
He was Methodist by faith and had attended Mt. Hope United Methodist. Mr. Reed was a 1989 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School and was a member of the National Rifle Association.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and especially enjoyed target shooting.
Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Charlotte R. (Wilson) Reed, whom he married on September 17, 2005 in Janesville, PA; his mother, who resides in Clearfield; his maternal grandmother, Veronica Wise of Curwensville; his paternal grandmother, Betty Reed of Mt. Jackson, VA; two sisters, Carla Maines and her husband Keith of Morrisdale, PA and Pamela Oliver of Ramey, PA; thirteen nieces and nephews; a great niece and a great nephew; his father in-law and his mother in-law, Charles and Rosamond Wilson of Corsica, PA.
He is preceded in death by his father; his maternal grandfather, James Wise; his paternal grandfather; William Reed, Sr.; and several uncles.
A memorial service will be held on Oct. 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Dr. Robert Ludrowsky officiating. Interment will be private and will take place in the Stoneville Cemetery.
Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on October 22 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of services.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made on Carl’s behalf to the American Cancer Society in memory of his uncles, Donald Reed and William Reed, Jr., 26 South Second Street, Clearfield, PA, 16830.
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