REED, Harry E. of Fairborn passed away Wednesday October 3, 2007. He was born August 19, 1923 in Salyersville Kentucky. He served his country in the army during WWII. He was one of the first to arrive in Normandy when the war started. He was preceded in death by his parents, all 18 of his siblings, and son Ronald Reed. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary (Gibson) Reed, son Robert (Linda) Reed, grandchildren David (Kari) Reed, Bryan (Kristi) Reed, Steven Reed, and great-grandchildren Tre` and Alyssa Reed. Visitation will be held on Friday October 5, 2007 from 1:00pm-2:00pm, a service will follow at 2:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel. Interment will take place at Byron Cemetery.