Donald Gene Reed, 81, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Sharon Ann (Countryman) Reed, Gettysburg.  Together they shared 59 years of marriage.

He was born November 26, 1938 in Camden, New York, the son of the late Gerald and Erva (Dale) Reed.

Donald graduated from Camden Central School, Camden, NY and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Gettysburg.  He was a carpenter and was employed with Gettysburg Construction and McDonnell Construction, Gettysburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Dale J. Reed, Orrtanna, Mark B. Reed and wife Judy, Cashtown and Larry M. Reed and wife Tammy, Gettysburg; brothers, Jerry Reed, Camden, NY and David Reed and wife Jennifer, Syracuse, NY; sisters, Barbara Reed, Syracuse, NY, Carol Tornetore, Chittenango, NY, Linda Slocum and husband Tom, Camden, NY and Sandy Conley, Camden, NY; grandchildren, Terri Reed, Zachary Reed, Amanda Reed and Rachel Reed and great grandchildren, Seth and Samuel Dick.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Brazie, brothers, Joseph, Edward and William Reed and grandson, Brandon Reed.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 10 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, West High Street, Gettysburg with Father Andrew St. Hilaire officiating.  Those attending should wear a mask and practice social distancing per government guidelines.

Contributions in memory of Donald Gene Reed may be made to the Gettysburg Fire Department, 35 North Stratton Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

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