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Curtis Reed Obituary

Reed, Curtis born November 21, 1954 passed away suddenly October 31, 2005. An Engineer at Belke Manufacturing for 25 years, there he advanced to Union Stewart and Head Engineer. Curtis was always extremely intelligent and hard working. Curtis accepted Christ in his life at an early age and continued to love the Lord. Beloved son of Boston and Doris Reed, loving husband of Carolyn Reed Harris, dear father of Shawn, Daryl, Jason, Curtis Jr. and Shalonda, fond grandfather of six, cherished brother of Debra (Excell) Moore, Tanya (Ken) Patterson, Regina, Richard, Terence and Cassius (Tammy) Williams, the late Calvin and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends to carry his memory. Funeral Services Monday, November 7, wake 10 a.m., funeral 11 a.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, Ltd., 5838 W. Division, Chicago, IL Visitation Sunday November 6, 2005, 5 to 9 p.m. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. The family appreciates the kind words and condolences during this difficult period. Info. 773-378-6685

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2005.

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