Burton Douglas Reed Jr, 87, of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 15, 2019. Burt, as he was known, was born to the late Burton and Margaret (Watson) Reed in Hartford, CT, and was raised in West Hartford, CT.
He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in business from Boston University in Massachusetts. It was there that he met his wife of more than 63 years, Carolyn Blake. After graduating college and completing ROTC requirements, he joined the United States Air Force, attained the rank of First Lieutenant, and as a pilot was stationed at bases in GA, TX, and TN.
After his discharge, Burt became a reservist in the Air Force, attaining the rank of Major, and began a long and successful career in the insurance industry working for The Travelers, Peerless Insurance, and Northern Neck Insurance. Burt’s hobbies and interests included fishing, oyster farming and playing golf, traveling the country and world with Carolyn, and spending time with his family.
His wife Carolyn, daughter Margaret, sons Robert, Charles, Lawrence, and Douglas, eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive Burt.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Blount County Animal Shelter, 233 Currie Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804.