James R. Reed's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Woodstock, Illinois

James R. Reed

April 22, 1936 - July 17, 2025 (89 years old)

Woodstock, Illinois

James R. Reed's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Woodstock, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory

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James R. Reed

April 22, 1936 - July 17, 2025 (89 years old)

Woodstock, Illinois

James R. Reed Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James R. Reed of Woodstock, Illinois, born in Summerfield, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on July 17, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Reed and Hilda Reed; his wife June Brotherton Reed; his brother Joseph; his siblings-in-law, Patricia Reed and David Brotherton; and his sibling's children, Craig Reed and Lisa Reed.

He is survived by: his children, Scott Reed (Leza), Jeff Reed (Bridgette) and Jill (Larry Farino); his grandchildren, Julie Reed, Sierra (Jared Georgakopoulos), Nash Reed, Anthony, Nicholas and Tyler Farino; and his sisters-in-law, Karen (Roger Plaster) and Marianne Brotherton.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory (419 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Church of Crystal Lake (236 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Woodstock Country Club (10310 Country Club Rd, Bull Valley, IL 60098).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Reed Family would be greatly appreciated in the name of Becky Reed, who recently lost her husband Craig Reed.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory



Sat

July 26

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory
419 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Sun

July 27

Funeral service

2:00 PM

First Church of Crystal Lake
236 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Sun

July 27

Celebration of life

5:00 PM

Woodstock Country Club
10310 Country Club Rd, Bull Valley, IL 60098

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