Charles Jay Reed

March 29, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas - February 16, 2026 in Spring, Texas

Charles Jay Reed was born on March 29, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas, the first child of Lyle Boucher Reed (1927 - 2011) and Regina Nadine Prigel Reed (1927 - 1999).  After graduating from West High in 1970, Charles attended Wichita State University, graduating in 1974.

Charles worked for Continental Oil Company (Conoco) his entire working life as a graphic artist - first in Ponca City, Oklahoma and then at Conoco headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Charles married Connie Jane Fairchild on December 21, 1980 at the United Methodist Church in Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas.  His brother, Dr Richard Alan Reed, officiated the service.  Charles and Connie had three children Alison Kristen, Leslie Anne, and Jay Matthew.

Charles is survived by his wife, Connie of Spring, Texas, his children and his siblings, Dennis L (Topeka, Kansas), Richard Alan (Azle, Texas) and Rhonda (Mesa, Arizona).