Joseph Lee Reed, Jr.

Joseph L. Reed, Jr. son of Ella Handy-Reed and Joseph Reed, Sr. was born on August 3, 1941in Cape Charles, VA.

Joseph was one of six children. He received his education in the Chester School System.

Joseph was united in holy matrimony to Virginia (Ginger)Dixon-Reed in September, 1965. From this union was four children;David Preston Reed, Lisa E. Reed, Michelle E. Reed #1, and Michelle Reed-Stallings.

Joseph was drafted in the U.S. Army in January 1964  where he fought in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in December 1969.

Joseph was employed for many years at Nissan Car Dealership and after retirement became employed for Home Depot.

Joseph had many hobbies; working on computers, motorcycles, boats cars, and trucks.

Joe was preceded in death by 2 daughters; Michelle Reed #1 and Lisa Reed, 1 son David Preston Reed, parents Ella and Joseph Reed, Sr.

Siblings; Wallace and David Reed, Mary(Doll Baby) Roman, parents-in-law, Rev. Amy Dixon and Walter Dixon, Sr. \and brother-in-law, Walter Dixon, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ginger Reed, daughter Michelle Reed -Stallings (Eric) 1 sister, Lilly Parker and 1 brother Michael Reed. 2 grandsons, Christopher and David,Jr., 2 granddaughters, Shanelle Stallings (fiancé, Lloyd Crenshaw) and Amy Reed. 1 great granddaughter, Amiyah Reed and 2 great grandsons, Eli Crenshaw and Christian Reed, five brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He will be loved and missed by his family

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday October 8, 2022, Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm., DE 19801 Viewing 9-10:45 am, service 11am. Interment Delaware veterans Cemetery. Masks will be required.