Robert "Rocky" K. Reed Obituary (1926 - 2011)

“Rocky”Rocky, 85, passed away November 22, 2011 related to age. He was born in Murray, UT on September 30, 1926 to Ivery James and Luella Thaxton Reed. He married his sweetheart, Delores Miller, in 1949 in Las Vegas, NV.Rocky was a dedicated and loyal truck driver for Rio Grande Motorways for 27 years. His second career was as a security guard at Unisys for 10 years. He was an avid golfer, proud of two hole-in-ones—one with his son, one with his son-in-law on the same hole at different times. Most of all, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.Survived by his wife, Delores; son, David K. Reed (Kathleen Hemingway); daughter, Jan R. Medici (Bill); sister, Gayle Young (Jerry); granddaughters, Jessica Medici Kinder (Jace), Rebecca Reed Houston (Tallon); and 3 great-grandchildren, Paytyn, Paysley and Paxton Preceded in death: parents; brother, Jay; and sister, Jean.The family would like to thank the angels at Midas Creek and Care Source. A special thanks to Dale & Ella Mae from the 7-11 on 4800 So. State. In lieu of flowers, go play a round of golf and remember Rocky as you attempt that hole-in-one!Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street. A viewing will be at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., Saturday from 12:30-2:30 p.m.