Charles R. Reedy
October 3, 1938 - November 30, 2020
Charles R. Reedy, age 82, of Bear, DE, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Born on October 3, 1938 in Baywood, VA, he was a son of the late Blaine D. and Jincey (Young) Reedy. After graduating from high school, Charles proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. He dedicated years of outstanding employment as an auto worker for Chrysler, where he retired. During retirement, Charles spent time hunting deer and beekeeping, taking pride in making his own honey. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening, earning his claim to fame by growing delicious tomatoes.
In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patsy R. (Pennington) Reedy and grandson, David Daniels. He is survived by his children, Beverly Plotner (Scott) of Essex, MD, Donna Shaver (Mike) of Newark, DE, and David Lee of Miami, FL; siblings, Ruth Reeves and Jerry Reedy (Jean); brother-in-law, Roger Pennington (Trish); sister-in-law, Linda Marra; grandchildren, Derrick (Brittany), Chasidy, Amanda (Ken), Joshua (Jessica), James (Abbie), and Nathan (Christin); great grandchildren, Derrick, Jr., Kailyn, Ameris, Kayleigh, Gauge, Brandon, Grayson, Addison, Layne, Henry, Emily, Bennett, Ava, and Carter; and many nieces and nephews.
All services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles’ memory to Christiana Care, Center for Heart & Vascular Health, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 1E30, Newark, DE 19718.
Tim Conner
I am sorry to hear of your loss . Reedy was a great mentor for me when I started bee keeping in 2010 . I will always remember April 14, 2012 , Reedy called me in the late morning . He needed a hand to catch a swarm of bees in his backyard . Problem was they were up a spruce tree about 18 feet ! He said he needed me to hold the ladder . When I got over there he had the ladder set up and a old table cloth laid out with the bee box . I offered to climb the ladder but he wouldn’t hear of it . He scrambled up the ladder , cut the branch the bees were on , and came on down and shook the bees right in the box . Success !
Brian schaffer
Mike&Donna,sorry about Reedy. We know he’s better now
james Bobbitt
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends in your loss. Charles was a very special brother in law and i treasure the time and the talks we had together and over the phone.He will be truly missed . Rest in peace my friend
Charlene and Brian Holland to
To the families of Donna shaver and Beverly Plotner we are sorry for your loss reedy was a character but will be sorely missed .pat and him are playing cards in heaven and watching over yall
Patricia Bass [email protected]
To a very special loving uncle who was caring and special to me will be missed and was my favorite uncle
Rebecca Pennington
You will be missed but now you are in heaven with Pat. Miss you both. Love Becky and family
Jason Pennington
What a beautiful video. Love you uncle Reedy!
James Bobbitt
To my cousin Beverly, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. Uncle Charles was my favorite uncle and I remember with great fondness the many good times we shared when I was a child. He is at peace with God, and for that I am grateful and pray that you will also have peace in his passing to a better place. Much love to you and your family.
Missy Reedy Oakes
Beverly,
So sorry about Charles’ passing. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The video keepsake is a nice remembrance of him. He was always one of our favorite uncles!
Missy