John Edward ("Papa John") Reed

Born: Wed., Jan. 14, 1948
Died: Sun., Feb. 21, 2016


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John E. Reed, "Papa John" age 68, a resident of Pasadena for 39 years, died on February 21, 2016 at his home.

He was born on January 14, 1948, in Baltimore, to the late Elvira and Elmer Reed, Sr. He worked as a sheet metal mechanic, and enjoyed building things in his workshop. What he most loved was spending time with his daughters and grandchilden.

Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister Elma Petway; his brother Elmer Reed, Jr.; and his daughter Lisa A. Reed.

He is survived by his three daughters: Christy A. Reed, of Pasadena, Lori A. Warren-Reed, also of Pasadena, and Nikki L. Reed, of Baltimore; two sisters: Elvira Lucus, of Baltimore, and Dorothy Fewster, of Sarasota, Florida; his brother Thomas Reed, Sr., of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and seven grandchildren.

Services are private, but feel free to express your condolences below.

From his girls:

Our father was the most loving, caring person we've ever met. He would do anything for anyone, especially his three girls. He was the one person who could make you laugh and keep you smiling. This man was more than our father; he was our world, and although he is no longer physically with us, our memories of him will keep him here with us in our hearts until we meet again.

We love you so much Daddy. Save a spot for us. Love, your daughters Christy, Lori, and Nikki.

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Cindy Glensky
   Posted Sat February 27, 2016
From the day I met you I knew you were a wonderful man and father. Thanks to you and Mrs. Linda I have 3 of the best friends ever. You always treated me like one of your children and I loved always playing around joking with you. I know it was hard raising 3 girls but you did one great job on all of them. You were a hard worker and still was a great father. I can't promise to make your girls feel better now that your gone but I promise I will do everything I can to make sure they are never alone. I will truly miss you and I know your in a better place and not suffering. I know you will always look down and watch your beautiful daughters and grandchildren. You are a beautiful angel and free of pain. Til we meet again. God bless you and your family

Amie Sawyer
   Posted Mon February 29, 2016
I have many fond memories of Uncle John. He will be greatly missed. I hope he is watching over all of us, but more importantly his daughters. I received the nickname of Amy Fisher by my Uncle John. I am not even sure how it started. I love you Uncle John and until we meet again. Have a cold one waiting for me.

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