James E. Reeder of Harrisburg

HARRISBURG - James E. Reeder, 91, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Harrisburg Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, in Ledford Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Poirot officiating. Military rites were performed by Carrier Mills and Harrisburg American Legion posts and Army National Guard Ritual Team.

There will be no visitation. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Mr. Reeder was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Saline County to Delmar and Thelma (Medlin) Reeder. He married the former Stella Marie Gallimore in 1948, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 2002.

Mr. Reeder was a retired operating engineer. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Survivors include three sisters, Carolyn Thomas of Harrisburg, Linda Hutchinson of Ledford and Patty Harrod of Eldorado; brother, Richard Reeder of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Donald Reeder, Robert Reeder and Paul Reeder; two sisters, Alma Odle and Barbara Reeder; and stepdaughter, Norma Wilson.

Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills is in charge of arrangements.