Robert F. Reed Sr., 78

SEAFORD - Robert F. Reed Sr., of Seaford, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was 78. Mr. Reed retired from the Dupont Company in Seaford in 1985 after 36 years working in the powerhouse. He was an Army veteran of Korea. His wife, Julia O. Reed, died in 2008. He is survived by two sons, Robert F. Reed Jr. and his wife Becky of Seaford and Michael A. Reed of Bridgeville; a daughter, Grace Derrickson and her husband Jeff of Hockessin; three grandchildren, Sara Derrickson, Scott Derrickson and Gregory Reed. He is also survived by two brothers, William Reed of Denton, Md., and James Reed of Bridgeville; and two sisters, Elma Jean Neal of Denton and Jo'Ellen Smith of Dover. Funeral Services were held Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St., Seaford. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, P.O. Box 719, Seaford, DE 19973.