Robert C. Reid
Robert C. Reid, 84, of Springfield, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away in his home on June 8, 2007, following his battle with cancer. An inspiration to the end, he will be remembered for his love of aviation, good books, westerns, OSU wins, and above all, his generosity and sense of humor.
He was born in Lake Ridge, Ohio, on October 2, 1922, to the late Elden and Nellie (Shank) Reid; this 1941 graduate of Springfield High School completed his first year and a half of college then entered the Army Air Corps as a pilot cadet where he became a First Lieutenant. He was extremely proud to have served his country. Bob completed thirty-five missions in the air war over Germany as a pilot of a B-17 with the 457th Bomber Group. He retired from Frigidaire of Dayton as a design engineer and was recognized for patents received on behalf of Frigidaire.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Eileen (Cain) Reid. Robert is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Perry Holt of Florida; two sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Lynnette Reid and Robert and Teresa Reid all of Springfield; five grandchildren: Suzanne, Ryan, Sarah, Kimberly, and Allison.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 5-8 pm in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 am in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1612 S. Belmont Ave., with Pastor Roger Herrig officiating. Burial will be in the Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Community Mercy Hospice, 1343 N. Fountain Blvd., Springfield, OH 45504.
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