Christian Jean Reed

Christian “Chris” Jean-Claude William Reed, 76, peacefully went home with Jesus early Wednesday August 3, 2022. He was born on December 18, 1945 in Cherbourg Normandy, France. He was the first child and only son of William and Liliane Jourdan Reed. Raised primarily in Parkersburg, he graduated from Parkersburg Catholic High School then served in the US Navy during Viet Nam. After returning home, he began a 30 year career with Johns Manville retiring as a chief operator. His final place of employment was Lowes in Marietta, OH. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and baking cakes for others. He was an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where he loved serving Jesus. Chris is survived by Tawnya Whitacre Reed, wife of nearly 21 years. Stepson Caleb Runion (wife) Andrea, (grandchildren) Sophia and Cameron. Stepdaughter Brittnie Runion Saliba (husband) Alex, (grandchildren) Olivia, Owen and Bailey. Sisters: Marie Reed Weekley (husband) Don, and Jacqueline Reed Haycook. Brothers-in-law: David Flynt, and John Whitacre (wife) Lori. He was blessed by an abundance of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law (John & Joyce Bunting Whitacre), a sister (Kathy Reed Flynt) and a brother-in-law (Walter Haycook). A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Pine Grove Baptist Church on state route 2. Pastor Michael Rubin will officiate the service. A private cremation will take place at Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.