Alan Reed

Alan Joseph Reed, Sr., 62, died unexpected and suddenly in the blink of an eye, of a massive heart attack March 13, 2015. Alan was born January 25, 1953 in Lafayette, IN to Raymond and Maria Reed. He was raised in Oxford, IN and graduated from Benton Central High School where he was on the football and swim team. He graduated from Purdue University and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. A great sports fan, he attended all Purdue football games and rooted for the basketball team. During his business years he was a Manufacturer's Representative for several companies. In 1995 he married his beloved wife, Diana Smith, a classmate from Benton Central High School. Together they loved to go to Hilton Head and put the boat in the waters of Indiana lakes. Alan loved golf and was the handiest man to have around. He was most helpful and kind to his loving wife, his parents, family and neighbors. We all have lost a precious soul and we will miss him. Surviving in deep sorrow are his wife, Diana (Smith) Reed; his children, A.J and Sarah; his parents, Raymond and Maria Reed; his mother-in-law, Geraldine Smith; his uncle Paul and aunt Mary; aunt Rosemary and cousins. His uncle, aunts, and cousins in Germany will also mourn his loss. A celebration of Alan's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Flanner and Buchanan-Zionsville, 105 W. Pine St., Zionsville, IN 46077. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM until the service time on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to: The American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St. #200, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or The American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St. #100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.