Graveside service for Walter I. "Ike" Reed will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Walter I. "Ike" Reed, 92, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Lawton/Fort Sill Veteran's Center after a life richly lived. Ike was born September 7, 1931 in McMaster's Township in rural Comanche County on the family farm to Edward J. and Lena (Cadenhead) Reed. He was the youngest of four children. After graduating from Elgin High School, he served for four years in the United States Navy, including active duty in the Korean War. In 1957, he married Blanche Tate, and they enjoyed 59 wonderful years of marriage. Blanche cherished and preserved all the letters he wrote to her while he was in the Navy, sent from various locations around the world.  Ike was an OSU graduate but a lifelong Sooner fan.

Ike spent almost his entire career at the Bank of Elgin, where he made lifelong friends and created many happy memories.

In retirement, he delighted in spending time with his family and took many cherished trips to South Padre Island, Texas. He found great joy in caring for his horses on his farm.

Ike is survived by his sister, Sarah McCracken, son, Rick Reed of Meers, Oklahoma, daughter, Kim Reed Turman, son-in-law, Mike Turman and granddaughter, Haley Turman all of Oklahoma City and many nieces and nephews who all held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Clyde and James, and his beloved wife Blanche.