George Guy Reed

George Guy Reed, 99, of Cambridge died on June 19, 2014 at Countryview Assisted Living. He was born on February 4, 1915 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Guy Reed and Mae Manson Reed. A graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland, he married Beatrice Marie Fortune on January 10, 1943. After many happy years together she predeceased him in 2000. George served during World War II in the 3rd Army under General George C. Patton. A gunner and sharpshooter, he served with the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, which was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for being the first Battalion to knock out over 100 Panzer and Tiger Tanks. He participated in the liberation of Paris then crossed France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany and Czechoslovakia. Wounded twice he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. After the war George and Bee settled in Lyndhurst, Ohio. He was employed at the home office of Republic Steel in Cleveland, Ohio, where after serving as a Pricing Supervisor he retired after 40 years in 1979. George was an avid golfer, frequently playing 72 holes of golf on courses in and around Cleveland and Akron. He loved the Big Band music of the 30s and 40s, having seen all as they toured through Cleveland. One of his favorite pastimes was riding in a convertible, having owned several over the years. A great family man, he delighted in his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed holiday and seasonal festivities which would bring together family and extended family. He was a member of Christ's Lutheran Church where he served on the property committee. He is survived by his daughter Gloria (Stephen) Heine of Cambridge, a grandson Robert Heine of Westerville, a granddaughter Christina (Sky) Schelle of Springfield, Ohio, and three great grandchildren Reed, Maisie, and Cora Schelle of Springfield, also his twin brothers-in-laws, Richard and Raymond Fortune of Tamarac, Florida. Calling hours will be from 3:00 to 4:00 on Sunday June 22, 2014 at Christ's Lutheran Church with funeral services to follow at 4:00 at the church with Rev. Katie Kerrigan officiating. Committal services and burial will be at 9:00 AM Monday June 23, 2014 at Northwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ's Lutheran Church or to the GRACE Pantry. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

George Guy Reed

February 4, 1915 - June 19, 2014