Funeral service for Donald Carl Reed, of Lawton, will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Gaches, Pastor, First Baptist West, Lawton officiating.

Donald Carl Reed, age 71, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at his residence. Donald was born August 13, 1946 in Oklahoma City to Carl H. and Sarah V. (Browning) Reed. He grew up in Lawton and graduated from Lawton High School in 1964. He married Susan Wilson on August 27, 1966.

Don was a long time employee of Goodyear where he worked for 20 years and then a longtime employee of UNICCO Services when he retired. He played baseball as a catcher at Lawton High School and American Legion during the summers where he played against Johnny Bench. Don was an Oklahoma State Alumni and an adamant supporter of OSU Athletics. He would watch and/or listen to every game. Don was heavily involved in coaching his children in baseball, football, basketball and softball as they grew up. He coached the Lawton American Legion baseball teams where he had coached several MLB and Minor League players throughout the years. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and would be a staple in the stands cheering them on or from his car clapping or honking. He was also a supporter of Whitney in all her endeavors including Cheer & Pom Competitions.

Donald is survived by his wife Susan of the home, two sons, Scott Reed and wife Amy of Mustang, and Brett Reed of Oklahoma City, one daughter, Whitney Reed and partner Jerry Wood both of Broken Arrow, six grandsons, Ryan, Brayden and Dylan Reed of Mustang, DaeBrian Conner and Blake and Cooper Reed of Oklahoma City.