Mr. James Reed, age 75, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Appalachian Christian Village.

Mr. Reed was a native of Greene County and son of the late William & Hati Hise Reed. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reed was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Reed was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired from Valley Equipment as a Machine Shop Foreman.

Survivors include his wife, Aldaree Sparks Reed, Johnson City; two step-children, Eva Dowd, Johnson City and Tony Hylmon, Jonesborough; two sisters, Betty Young, Limestone and Lorena Broyles, Limestone; two step-grandchildren, Christine Crowder and Mike Hylmon, both of Jonesborough; several nephews and nieces; and close friend, Jack Eaton, Piney Flats.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm Friday, July 27, 2012 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.