Grady Reed

Grady Lee Reed, 94, of Rupert passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 19, 1931; he was the son of the late Alex M. Reed and Lillie J. Stacy Reed.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean Kessler Reed; a son, Steven Lee Reed; sisters, Margie, Delsie and Elsie; brothers, Eddie and Charlie .

Grady was an Army veteran and a coal miner. He enjoyed going to church and attended the Orient Hill Tabernacle and Amwell Baptist Church, being outdoors and he was an avid fisherman and hunter. His testimonies in church always included all the things God did for him, his fish stories and often a song that he wrote. He will be missed by all his family, church family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Grady Allen Reed and Glen Darrin Reed both of Rupert; grandchildren, Stephanie and Sara; 5 great grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Reed of Rupert; nieces, nephews; extended family and friends.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2026 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle with Pastor Andrew Bailes officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle, WV is in charge of arrangements.