James H. Reed, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 29th, 2021, at home.

Jim was born in Silsbee, Texas on October 5th, 1944, a son of the late Rosie Ellen (Sparks) and Levi H. Reed.

He served in the United States Air Force and worked for UPS for 26 years.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jolene (Gentry) Reed; four sons, Dave Reed (Shana), of Overland Park, KS, Mike Reed (Darcy), of Assaria, Eric Reed, of Salina, Eric Clayton (Leslie), of Salina, and sister, Bonnie (Charles) Walters, of Silsbee, Texas.

He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; Amanda, Bria, Gunar, Sierra, Kipra, Espyn, Amanda, Megan, and Nick.

He is preceded in death by a son, James Griffin and sister, Beatrice Reed.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 4th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, with Pastor Rene Colaw officiating.

Burial will follow at Glasco Cemetery, Glasco, Kansas.

Donations can be made to Gunar Gentry Reed, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, KS 67401.

To send an online condolence, visit www.carlsonfh.net.

*** Join the family in dressing in your Purple Pride for the service. ***