Donald Reed

March 6, 1927 - June 15, 2020

Donald J. Reed, of Batesville, and formerly of Goode, Virginia was born on March 6, 1927 in Queens, New York to Harry and Margaret Molitor Reed.

He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Donald later married Mary Delaney on September 24, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York and together they raised six children. He was a member of St. Nicholas Church and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Over the years he spent many hours volunteering in the Pro Life ministry, soup kitchens and visiting nursing homes. On Monday, June 15, 2020 at the age of 93, he passed away at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.

Those surviving who will cherish Donald’s memory include his wife, Mary Reed; sons, Donald (Marilyn) Reed, Jr. of Roanoke, VA, Michael (Vicky) Reed of Fort Hayward, VA, and Paul Reed of Goode, VA; daughters, Maureen (George) Dreiling of Batesville, and Jenny Reed of Roanoke, VA; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorraine Reed, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

A graveside service will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery, Sunman on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. with Fr. Shaun Whittington officiating. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Virginia.

The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Donald Reed.