Roland Reed

Roland Ray “Corky” Reed, Jr. died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at his home in McCook. He was 76 years old.

Corky was born June 2, 1929 in McCook to Dr. Roland Ray and Helen F. (Kagy) Reed, Sr. He was nicknamed “Corky” a day after his birth by one of the nuns at McCook Hospital; it stuck. He grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1947.

In the early 1950’s Corky served in the U.S. Air Force while earning his business and accounting degree from the University of Colorado. During the 1960’s, he worked for IBM and then at Ryder Truck Rental as a senior data processing manager. He lived in Denver, CO and then Miami, FL before moving back to McCook in 1974. He owned the Kits-N-Kaboodle Hobby Shop until he opened the Mexico Lindo restaurant in 1984, which he operated until the time of his death.

Survivors include: four daughters Melanie Reed and her husband, Jerry Freier, of Ft. Collins, CO, Kim Reed of Denver, CO; Lisa Jordan and husband, Pete, of Tampa, FL, and Tina McCoy of Ft. Collins, CO; two sons, Dean A. McCoy and wife, Tammy, of San Diego, CA, and Christian Sornson and wife, Crystal, of Salem, OR; special friend, Joan Gilliam, of McCook; eight grandchildren; and four nieces and nephews.. He was married to and divorced from V. Joan (DeHart) Church, Vivienne Sornson and Jeanette Reed.

Corky loved his friends and community. He had a soft heart for all animals, but especially his beloved dogs. His hobbies and passions included railroad modeling, motorcycle riding, building and flying remote control airplanes, and having coffee with his buddies. During the past few years, Corky and his friend, Joan Gilliam, enjoyed each others company, attending the McCook high school softball games, watching the moon and stars, and just hanging out together. He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jean; and son, Mark.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the McCook Humane Society.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Tom White officiating. Inurnment will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday 4-6 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friends may also leave condolences on-line at www.carpenterbreland.com . Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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