Edwin H. Reid's Obituary
Edwin Howard Reid, age 91, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was one of twelve children born to the late Joseph and Edna Reid.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Edwin served in both the United States Army and then the Marines. He was employed as an Air Craft Technician with the Grumman Corporation from where he retired. Edwin was a faithful member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Ann Halka Reid of the home, his sons; Paul J. Reid (Susan) of Stafford, VA, Thomas Reid (Karen) of Waldorf, MD, Gerard J. Reid (Karen) of Huntersville, Edwin D. Reid (Stephanie) of Huntersville, his daughters; Marjorie Hallowell (Bruce) of Jefferson, MA, Virginia Dixon (Lee) of Holly Springs, NC, Ann Marie Minnigan (Thomas) and Patricia Rodier (Paul) all of Setauket, NY, a brother, Robert Reid of Delaware, 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Edwin is predeceased by his sister, Dorthy Zoebelien.
A Rosary will be said at 6:00 pm, Sunday, June 3 in the Chapel of James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Drive, Huntersville NC 28078. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 7:30. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, June 4, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
A Funeral Mass will also be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 8, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD and burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 or St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville, MD, 20838.
James Funeral Home is serving the family locally and Hilton Funeral Home is serving the family in Barnesville, MD.
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