Josh Reed, 32, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born in Blacksburg, Virginia, on March 8, 1994, to the late Leonard and Linda Griffith Reed. Josh was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his church family. Josh liked to play the drums and listen to music.
He is survived by his sisters, Laurie Wilson of Paducah, Kentucky, Regina Marshall of Paducah, Kentucky, Melissa Southern of Pearisburg, Virginia, Taryn Reed of Smithland, Kentucky, and Taylor (Caleb) DeJarnett of Paducah, Kentucky; brothers, David (Regina) Marshall of Paducah, Kentucky, Kenneth Reed of Paducah, Kentucky, Chris (Vickie) Reed of Paducah, Kentucky, Leonard Reed of Pearisburg, Virginia and Adam (Abbie) Reed of Paducah, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Josh was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Linda Reed, and his youngest brother, Thomas Lynn.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ with Sister Trish Watson officiating.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to The Church of Jesus Christ, 4225 Benton Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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