May 4, 1939 – July 13, 2014
Earl “Sonnie” Phillip Reeder Jr., 75, of Sweet Home died July 13, 2014.
He was born May 4, 1939 in Seattle, Wash. to Clara (Riggs) and Earl Phillip Reeder Sr.
He moved with his family to Sweet Home when he was 4 years old. Mr. Reeder lived in the Sweet Home area for 71 years. He retired from his trade as a journeyman plasterer, a skill he learned from his father.
He loved geology and collected rocks and gems.
Mr. Reeder is survived by his children, Jeff Reeder, David Reeder, Roger Scott Reeder, and Deborah Goss; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Reeder; father Earl Reeder Sr.; and mother Clara Reeder.
A service will be held at a future date.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.