Jan. 9, 1975 – Sept. 19, 2024
Jason L. Reed, 49, passed away unexpectedly at 8:32 a.m. Sept. 19, 2024.
On Jan. 9, 1975, Jason Lane Reed was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of David D. and Rosemary Hollos Reed. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother, Jarrod. He was a 1993 graduate from Rochester High School.
During his earlier years as a talented musician and performer, Jason was a member of some local bands. Seated at his drum set he supplied perfect rhythm keeping the tempo upbeat leading his fellow band members. Self-taught he also was accomplished with playing both the acoustical and electric guitars. An armchair sports enthusiast, Jason was locked on to tennis, basketball and football. He took special interest in the Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors Miami Heat and the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers. Jason was the proud owner of a unique collection of Michael Jordan memorabilia.
Left to cherish Jason's memory are his son Elias Layne Reed and companion Eloise Gordon, of Kokomo; his mother Rosemary and David Bellamy, of Rochester; his father David and Pam Reed, of Andrews; brother Jarrod and Dawn Reed, of Wabash; and paternal grandmother Ann Reed, of Florida.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Jason Lane Reed is at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Thad Stewart will officiate his service. His family will receive friends at 3 p.m., an hour prior to his services.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
