Felton Kenneth Reed

Felton Kenneth Reed, 75, of Lockhart, Texas passed away on Feb. 9, 2009. Kenneth was born on April 28, 1933, in Tilmon, Texas, to Newman Joseph and Augusta Watts Reed.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 56 years, Melba Dean Reed; son, Allen Reed and friend, Archie Sonsel, of Pflugerville; daughter, Karen Pruitt and husband, Jay, of Elm Grove; son, John Reed and wife,

Christi, of Lockhart; and son, Brian Reed and wife, Tammy, of Austin; three grandsons: Chevy Pruitt and wife, Jody, of Smithville, Chase Pruitt of Elm Grove, and Cody Reed, of Lockhart; step grandson, Robbie Snively, of Spicewood; great-grandson, Reid Pruitt, and great-granddaughter, Grace Pruitt. He was preceded in death by his mother, Augusta, and father, Newman; older brother, Hugh; sister, Gloria Jeffrey; and his son, Wesley Reed.

Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. During his time with us, he touched so many lives and he will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Adria Shalome and Francisco Castellano and the staff at Lighthouse Hospice for their many hours of loving care.

Visitation was scheduled at McCurdy Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, from 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral services were planned on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, also at McCurdy Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lockhart City Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Forester, Dwight Jeffrey, Keith Jeffrey, Lance Jeffrey, Michael Jeffrey and Kirk Jeffrey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Darrell Schuenemann, Dicky Hess and James O. Lipscomb.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Lighthouse Hospice, 3410 Far West Blvd. #230, Austin, Texas, 78731.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-4791.