Obituary: James Patrick ‘Pat’ Reed Sr., 86, Lebanon

James Patrick “Pat” Reed Sr., 86, of Lebanon, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Walker’s Trail Senior Living in Danville. He was born April 7, 1938, in Marion County. He owned and operated Reed Electric Service for more than 50 years. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 1264 and St. Augustine Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Hillman “Johnny” Reed and Mary Pauline Hamilton Reed; two brothers, Al Reed and John Reed; one infant daughter, Patricia Anne Reed; and one infant grandson, Joseph Patrick Fenwick.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Peggy Ann Green Reed; five children, Connie Simpson (Robert) of Salt Lick, Scott Reed (Stuart Ferriss) of Baltimore, Md., Jim Reed (Sharon), Polly Fenwick (Glen), and Vicky Brady (Joe Paul) all of Lebanon; two brothers, Frank Reed of Bardstown and Kent Reed (Linda) of Lebanon; nine grandchildren, Amanda Kuo, Anne Litherland, Chris Brady, Laura Brady, Shon Simpson, Sam Simpson, Kaylee Reed, Patrick Reed, and Caroline Reed; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon with the Rev. Daniel Whelan officiating with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto with a 7 p.m. prayer service with Deacon Joseph R. Dant accompanied by members of the Knights of Columbus.

Memorial donations may go to St. Augustine School.

Pallbearers are Freddie Hilpp, Paul Hilpp, Bobby Morgeson, Gerard Mattingly, Donnie Hayden, and Joey Edelen.

Mattingly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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