Edward "Ed" Tracey Reed

Edward “Ed” Tracey Reed, age 77, a native of Hamilton, Ohio and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was a member of the Athens BPOE 1927, an avid motorcycle rider, and was an honorary member of the

Widowmakers M.C. Ed was a truck driver for Sherwin Williams for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Acy Dennis and Opal Hundley Reed, his beloved wife: Marilyn “Patches” Head Reed, and his siblings: William Bill Reed, Irene Eudaly, David Reed, and Dottie Reed.  

Ed is survived by his daughter: Tammy Hunter of Pikeville, KY, son: Dennis Edward Reed of Hamilton, OH, sisters: Joann Bales of Hamilton, OH, and Patricia Gilmore of Hamilton, OH, grandchildren: Gabriella Hunter, Michaela Hunter, Tyce Hunter, special friends: Vicki, Matt, Jaclyn, and Nicholas Botterbush of Athens, several nieces and nephews, along with many loving friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Edward “Ed” Tracey Reed.