James Walter Reed, age 80, of Boyds Run Rd, Knox, PA died on May 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on 11/28/37 in Beaver Twp. Clarion County, the son of Blake Ronald Reed, Jr. and Ruth Mays Reed. He was a self-employed mechanic, a Master Mason being a member of the Perry Keystone Lodge of Erie, PA, and a Shriner. He served in the Navy during peacetime, a NRA life member and loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by one son: Jim Reed and his significant other, Rene' Raybuck, Knox, PA, two daughters: Bonnie Clover (Larry) of Norcross, GA. and Bridget Hunsberger of Knox, PA, two brothers: Blake Ronald Reed III of Cherry Run, PA and Phillip Dale Reed of Knox, PA and two sisters: Melanie Angiolieri of Franklin, PA and Mary Ellen Alexander of Franklin, PA and 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and an infant brother. Per his wishes there will be no visitation and funeral services will be held at a later date. Friends and family may send online condolences, order memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.