Harold Jay Reed, age 57, of Fairborn, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born July 28, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Jay was preceded in death by his parents: John Wayne Reed and Wanda Faye Reed; and brother, David Reed.

Jay is survived by his wife of nearly 24 years, Tamara Reed; children: Jayme Reed (Gary Ledford), Earl Jay Reed (Symantha Spencer), Shannon Reed, Ryane Brinkman (Seth), Michael Whitaker (Thia), Natalie Hibberd (Bryan Parker) and Douglas Hibberd; 18 grandchildren; 3 sisters: Tammy (Anthony), Tina (Troy) and Angie (Joe); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a very special friend, Paul Hubbs Jr.

Jay was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was so proud to have been on the USS Yellowstone AD-41. He was an employee with Bulk Transit Corporation in Fairborn for many years. Jay was a proud Republican; a jokester with a quick wit, and a big kid at heart. He loved hunting and fishing, but more than anything, he loved playing Fortnite with his grandsons.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Newcomer North Chapel 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday. Burial with military honors will follow at Dayton National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a local veteran's association of your choice. To share a memory of Jay or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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