Dr. Lawrenceedwin Reed

Lawrence (Larry) Reed Ph.D., 85, of Huber Heights, passed away December 7, 2015.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 53 years, Erna del Carmen Reed, daughters Agnes F. Reed Davis and her husband Mark of Maryland, and their children Andre and Joel; and Carmen A. Viera and her sons Pedro and Angelo. He is also survived by his sisters Margie Roberts and spouse Perry of Washington; and Joyce Mompean of California and many other nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Elbert E. Reed and Marian F. (Harrington) Reed, his brothers Richard and David Reed, and brother-in-law Pedro Mompean. His father was the Executive Manager of "El Vergel," a large Methodist educational and agricultural Mission, close to the city of Angol, Chile.

Lawrence was raised in "El Vergel" until 1948 when, at the age of 18 he came to the United States to attend college. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955; was awarded a B.S. degree in clinical psychology/biology from the University of Alabama; awarded M.A. from the University of Kentucky in clinical psychology, and Ph.D in Experimental Psychology from The Ohio State University. While attending the University of Kentucky he served as a psychology intern with V.A. Hospitals in Lexington, KY and Cincinnati, OH. Larry worked for the Aerospace Medical Laboratory at Wright –Patterson AFB, OH from 1961 to his retirement in 1990. He was author of numerous scientific and applied research publications, was the recipient of many awards including scientific achievement awards and the Department of the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award and Medal. He held the State of Ohio Board of Psychology License and was a member of the American Psychological Association, NARFE, The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (founding member), and the Wright Writers group in Huber Heights. Lawrence also held a clinical position in a medical setting in which he helped individuals with eating disorders. In 2010, Lawrence wrote and published "A Garden of Paradise. A Life of El Vergel". A love story and beautiful tribute to his parents and their devoted mission work in Chile.

Lawrence Reed has been and will always be a devoted and caring husband, father, and grandfather. His wisdom, love of life, and great ambition have been and still remain his greatest strengths . As a husband he has dedicated 5 years to Erna after her stroke caring for her health and daily needs. As a father he has given unselfishly advice and unconditional love. As a grandfather, he has been like a father and mentor to Pedro and Angelo. We will miss you and with no doubt we will see you again in heaven with God. We love you so much!!! God bless.

In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the American Lung Cancer Association. On their website, please refer to their "Honor Donation Form" link.

A visitation will be held from 5 - 8 pm on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Road, at 11am with Father Ethan Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park.