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Hugh C. Reed, went by initials “H.C”, 96, of Spiro, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at his home in Spiro, Oklahoma. The family will have a private service at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

He was born on October 2, 1927 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Bess Myrtle (Lyons) Reed and Charlie Benton Reed and passed away on August 31, 2024 in Spiro, Oklahoma.  He was married to Wilma Lea (Morse) Reed on June 3, 1961 in Spiro, Oklahoma. . He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Lee Reed; and sisters, Darlene Reed Bretz and Lora Gay Reed Smoak. HC was a longtime resident of Spiro, owning and operating Reed Appliance for over 65 years. He loved working and had an amazing ability to fix things. He did plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning. HC graduated from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Illinois in 1946 and was a Veteran of the United States Army. HC loved his family and was proud of them all. He quietly taught his children life lessons and self-reliance. He loved family vacations and get-togethers. He will be missed!

Survivors include his wife, of 63 years, Wilma Reed; daughter, Katherine Reed; sons, Daniel Clegg, Charles Reed; granddaughter, Hannah Mullins-Tobler; great grandson, Elias Khai Struble, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

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