Obituary: Reed

Posted on March 6, 2019

Kristopher Reed

NORMAL – Kristopher J. Reed, 42, of Normal, passed away at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019 in Champaign.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to IAA Credit Union, Kristopher Reed Memorial Fund for the benefit of Emily Reed.

Kristopher was born June 21, 1976 in Bloomington, the son of Frank and Diane Johnson Reed.

Survivors include a daughter, Emily Reed of Normal, his parents Frank and Diane Reed of Hudson; a sister, Kami (Ryan) Walker and their children, Kole and Kenzi Walker.

Kristopher graduated from Normal Community High School and attended Illinois College.  He was a professional driver for Domino Transport in Normal and was an avid Chicago Bear and St. Louis Cardinal fan.

To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

 

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