Harold Jay Reed

Harold Jay Reed, age 57, of Fairborn, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born July 28, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Jay was preceded in death by his parents: John Wayne Reed and Wanda Faye Reed; and brother, David Reed.

Jay is survived by his wife of nearly 24 years, Tamara Reed; children: Jayme Reed (Gary Ledford), Earl Jay Reed (Symantha Spencer), Shannon Reed, Ryane Brinkman (Seth), Michael Whitaker (Thia), Natalie Hibberd (Bryan Parker) and Douglas Hibberd; 18 grandchildren; 3 sisters: Tammy (Anthony), Tina (Troy) and Angie (Joe); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a very special friend, Paul Hubbs Jr.

Jay was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was so proud to have been on the USS Yellowstone AD-41. He was an employee with Bulk Transit Corporation in Fairborn for many years. Jay was a proud Republican; a jokester with a quick wit, and a big kid at heart. He loved hunting and fishing, but more than anything, he loved playing Fortnite with his grandsons.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Newcomer North Chapel 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday. Burial with military honors will follow at Dayton National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a local veteran's association of your choice. To share a memory of Jay or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.

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