Melvin L. “Mel” Reed, 84, of Frankfort, Ind., died January 3, 2024 at his home.  He was born May 30, 1939 in Frankfort, Ind. to Ura Sylvester & Bertha Lucille (Jones) Reed.  He married Shirley Hanna on October 7, 1961 in Frankfort and she survives.

Mel was a 1957 graduate of Frankfort High School.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1957-1960 in Okinawa, Japan, then in the Marine reserves from 1960-1963.  He worked for the Nickle Plate Railroad in Frankfort, Southern Pacific in California then Union Pacific for a total of 37 years.  Mel enjoyed fishing, traveling, playing guitar and riding his Harley.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Philip Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in Buntin Cemetery. 

Survived by:

his wife, Shirley Reed and several nieces & nephews.

Preceded by:

his parents, brothers Marvin Reed and infant Hubert Reed.