Clyde Rexford Reed, Jr., of Barrackville, died Monday, December 7, 2020. Rex was born in Barrackville on June 16, 1929, a son of the late Clyde and Mary Allgauer Reed.

He retired after 35 years working for Bethlehem Mines at Barrackville and a foreman for Eastern Assoc. Coal Corp at Rachel. After retiring, he worked part time for the Town of Barrackville.

He was a graduate of Barrackville High School, a member of the UMWA, AF&AM Lodge#9 Fairmont, and 32 ^nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Clarksburg.

Rex enjoyed spending time at his camp in Hardy County.

Rex is survived by his wife of 70 years, Colleen Wood Reed; three sons, Gary Reed and his wife Janny, Bradley Reed, David Reed and his wife Deborah; grandchildren, Erich and Kim Reed, Jonathan Reed, Natalie and Luke Campbell and Ashley Reed; great grandchildren, Colton and Carter Campbell and London Reed; and special family member, Josephine Shumaker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, James Reed and sisters, Ann Negie and Irene Scott.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barrackville United Methodist Church, PO Box 186, Barrackville, WV 26559.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all services will be private. We live in a kind and caring community, but attending may not be in the best health interest. Burial will take place at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover with Pastor Stephanie Bennett. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.domicofh.com.