Larry Alan Reed, 73, of Morrow, passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at his residence in Morrow. Born on September 25, 1951 to Wilbur and Rose (Newhart) Reed in Steubenville, Ohio.  A graduate of Wintersville High School, Larry joined the Navy following graduation.  Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served in Vietnam. He served on a riverboat in the Mekong region with a small crew of 8 men. Special remembrance for 3 sailors who did not make it home - Gary Lee Giovannelli of Alameda County, CA date of casualty 02/14/1970, Eric Lawrence Tuller of Barnstable County, MA date of casualty 04/23/1970, and Edward F. Hablett, Jr. of Allegheny County, PA date of casualty 05/18/1970.  After his service in country he was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia and served on the U.S.S. Sylvania with many sailors including his friend Jose Diaz of New York City. After coming home stateside he worked in insurance sales with Sentry Insurance, American General and Xor.  Larry was an avid golfer and enjoyed being a volunteer scorekeeper at the Big 10 Women's Golf Championship. He enjoyed playing bad golf at Greencrest in the G.W. unofficial amateur league with Sam Proffit, Rich Mowery, Kent Hilbrands, and Derek Miller. He also played bad golf at other courses and other players too  numerous to name and enjoyed every single hole.  He also officiated many college and high school baseball games in Mason, OH and loved to stump people with his knowledge of the rules of the game.  Larry loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds.

Larry worked in auto sales at Bill DeLord in Lebanon with Tom Kohls and Bryan Hoying for 8 years. He then went to work for the Joseph Family at Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati on Colerain Avenue for 17 years. He made many great friends and loved selling cars. He enjoyed working for George Joseph and Mark Stein and attending Xavier basketball games. He was proceeded in death by friends and co-workers Anthony Meyer, Ray Ehrhardt, and Kevin McKinney.

Larry's father "Shorty" taught him many practical household tips and tricks, as only a father can. Larry passed on this knowledge to Grant and enjoyed every single moment, especially constructing the back steps in "hotter than the sun" temperatures. He enjoyed passing on his landscaping knowledge as well.

Special thanks and remembrance for the entire staff at UC Blood Cancer Healing Center for their care and compassion. In particular Dr. Eric Vick, Jenny Turchina, patient registration DeeDee, and infusion nurses Wendy, Britni, and Fonesha. Again, the entire staff made such a difference in a challenging time and Larry was able to make some good memories in spite of his illness.

Preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Katherine Reed, one brother David Reed and two sisters, Janice Porter and Hester Blabac and a nephew Jayson.  He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Rike, his two daughters, Kelly (Mark) Carroll of West Deer Township, PA.  Jenny (Brian) Smith of Beavercreek, Ohio and one son Grant Rike of Morrow, Ohio.  His sister, Cathy (Brad) Jenkins, and a nephew Todd Peterson. And a sister in law Rita Reed.  His six grandchildren Morgan (Nate) Temple, Molly Carroll, Kaiya, Charlotte, Connor and Kinley Smith.  His step- siblings George Porter, John  (Mary) Porter, David  (Audra) Porter, and Ruth George.

A service of remembrance will be held at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2 PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.