John Howard Reedy Sr. of Raeford, died August 3, 2015, at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst at the age of 74.
He was born September 30, 1940 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired after 23 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ethel Baker Reedy; his son, Howard Reedy and his wife Jamie; his mother Hazel A. Reedy; and two grandchildren, Shannon Reedy and Robbie Reedy. All are of Raeford. He is also survived by his wife's double first cousins, Elizabeth Seago and her two sons, Van Gibson and Danny Gibson of Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael McGehee officiating.
Interment will be in the Raeford Cemetery, with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Raeford Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570 Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.