Reed, Thomas E. Sr. - 70, of Mays Landing passed away March 23, 2016 after a courageous battle! Dad grew up in Camden and worked all his life in Gloucester mixing compounds and later supervising others at PRC later known as Pittsburg Glass. Dad was a lover of the sea. He served honorable time in the US Navy aboard the USS Oglethorpe, before settling down with his former wife Diana Reed-Meischker and having four children. He loved fishing and was happiest on the boat with his son Tom captaining. They have many funny stories of their fishing escapades. Dad liked to crab and he passed this on to Joe who still takes his kids crabbing in hopes of catching dinner. Rebecca, his youngest, has the memories of a man who loved her unconditionally! He read "Green Eggs and Ham" so often to her that he nicknamed her Sam! As the oldest Michelle probably remembers the most - a man who loved as best he could, who was stubborn and ornery but generous to a fault. His life was well lived. His multiple health issues challenged him daily but he met each one with fight and vigor. Dad will be missed by: daughter, Michelle Reed-Earle husband James Earle and children Sierra and Kaylyn Duffy; son Thomas Reed Jr. and fiancée Nicole May; son Joseph Reed wife Linda Reed and their children Julie, Samantha and Joey Reed; daughter Rebecca Reed-Geese husband Jerry Geese Jr. and their children Jerry Lee, Jessica and Jocelyn Geese. Dad had many friends in the community, many we may not even know, so we'd like to thank all who knew our Dad and loved him as he was!! Services will be private. Donations can be made on Dad's behalf to: Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org (trees in memory); Atlantic County Special Services School, 4805 Nawakwa Blvd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, (Dad loved visiting the Black Forest Café ran by the students); or the Brigantine Mammal Stranding Center at www.mmsc.org.