Tommy Eugene Reed

Tom E. Reed, age 63, passed away on September 3, 2014, at the Hospice House of Huntington, after a long struggle with an illness. His best friend, Bonnie S. Pauley, predeceased Mr. Reed. He is also survived by his former spouse, Lisa Lycans; four children: Jason Reed of San Francisco, Shelly Mitchell of South Point, OH, Damon and Nathan Reed of Huntington, WV and lifelong friend/brother, Jim “Boots” Reed, also of Huntington. Mr. Reed is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam War where he earned several medals. He also served in Europe, including Germany and Spain. He was a graduate of Marshall University, earning both a B.A. and a M.A. in Mental Health Counseling. He was a former Regional President of Coca-Cola and also served 20 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Huntington. His life success can directly be attributed to his around-the-clock positive attitude, compassionate, sympathetic and empathetic personality, work ethic, loyalty and passion for those who have and do serve our country. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Steve Williams. Military Rites and committal service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East, Greenup, County Kentucky. Military Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and the Wright Patterson Air Force Honor Guard. The family will receive visitors at Reger Funeral Home Monday from 5:00 p.m. until service time at 7:00 p.m. online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. There will be no procession to the cemetery.