William J. Reed, 88, died September 12, 2005 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Reed was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce 46 years ago coming from St. Clair, Michigan.Prior to retirement, he was a carpenter/construction worker for many years. He was a security guard for Lawnwood Regional Medical and was a member of the V.F.W. for over 20 years.Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marion Reed of Ft. Pierce, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Edward & Debbie Reed of Ft. Pierce, FL; grandchildren, Edward Reed II and wife, Jennifer of Todd, NC, Crystal Botterbusch & husband, Donnie of Ft. Pierce, FL, and Natasha Santoro & husband, Chris of Ft. Pierce, FL; great-grandchildren, Garrett Nickell, Jessica and Brooke Botterbusch, Easton and Alysa Santoro; and many nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2011 South 13th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950.