MILTON - Frederick 'Fred' T. Reed passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Fred was born in Milton to the late Clarence and Carlyn (Palmer) Reed In addition to being a farmer he was a Corrections Officer in Delaware. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1959. He enjoyed going to the horse races, and watching westerns with John Wayne, and hunting. He also loved his Eagles and 49ers, and spending time with his great-grandkids. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence 'Jim' Reed; stepson, Clifford George; and step-grandson, Brian George. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Ellis) Reed; children, Ted and Glenn Reed; stepchildren, Billy, Darlene, Michael, Jane, and Cindy; grandchildren, Tabitha, Dakota, Gage, Kelsey, and Josh; 13 step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; a niece; 2 nephews; and two special granddaughters, Novah Miller and Denae Spiering. Burial services were private. Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Milton, DE.