Frank Reed

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Raymond “Frank” Reed passed away at the age of 98 on April 4, 2026 at his home in Neosho. Frank was born March 17, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas to Marvin and Florence (Hood) Reed.

Frank was a master carpenter working for construction companies and self-employed through many years. He built many of his family homes. After retiring from construction, he started an over-the-road trucking business.

He was a member of the Newton County Sheriff’s Posse serving on the mounted patrol assisting with patrolling events throughout southwest Missouri including disasters, searching for missing children and convicts and drill team performances at rodeos.

Frank was a member of Northside Baptist Church and loved serving others. He was particularly fond of cooking and serving at the church for men’s pancake breakfasts and he delivered Meals on Wheels for the Neosho Senior Center for many years. He had a strong work ethic and mowed lawns for many area residents well beyond age 80.

Frank married Carolyn Reed October 4, 2012 in Neosho and she survives of the home. 

 

He is also survived by daughters Rayma Lea Ireland (Columbia), Debbie Lauber (Wichita) and husband Jack, Sandra Reed Wilson (Neosho) and husband Bud, and son-in-law Robert Wilson (Fairview). Grandchildren are Shonda Ireland (Columbia), Cassie Hardenbrook (Wichita), Nikki Lind (Wichita), Alison Downs (Wichita), Melissa Wilson (Diamond), Ray Wilson (Fairview) Katarina McCleary (New Mexico), and Ashley Boles (Boliver) along with 13 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by a son, Richard Frank Reed, his wife, Ada Belle Hardy Reed, and a daughter, Patricia Ann Wilson.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Belfast Cemetery with Sandra Reed Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Belfast Cemetery.