Obituary of Michael Stephen Reed

REED, Michael Stephen, 50, of Land O’ Lakes, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Albany, GA. He was a graduate of Leto High School. He spent his career in the fire sprinkler industry with the last 23 years at Astec Fire. Mike volunteered his time with his daughter and son’s ball teams from Little League to Travel Ball to High School. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed bowhunting and fishing with family and friends. He was a past president and life member of the Florida Bowhunters Council. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ruth Reed of Tampa. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Dawn Perry Reed; whom he married May 28, 1988; daughter, Kylie L. of Land O’ Lakes; son, Dallas M. of Land O’ Lakes; step-son, Eric M. of Ashville, OH; father, Dallas F. Reed of Tampa; sister, Debbie Schrantz & her husband David of New Port Richey; brother, Mark A. Reed & his wife Kelly of Buford, GA. He has twenty five nieces, nephews & nine great nieces & nephews. A Celebration of his life will be held at his home on 6826 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’ Lakes on Saturday, November 17th at 2:00PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525, Land O’ Lakes High School Booster Club, 20325 Gator Lane, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 or Florida Bowhunters Council, 6826 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639.hn glover death datepsychology and lung cancer