Alvin Reed, 65

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Alvin “A.J.” Reed, 65, of Litchfield, died on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 8:38 a.m. at St. Louis University Hospital with his daughter holding his hand at his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sorento Fire Hall, 101 N. Main Street. The celebration will begin with a service of remembrance officiated by the Rev. Wayne Thomas, and a potluck will begin at 12 p.m. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento is assisting the family.

Mr. Reed was born Jan. 6, 1957, in Hillsboro, to Herbert E. and Margaret “Sis” (Revisky) Reed. He married Denise Davis on Jan. 2, 2001, and she survives.

He graduated from Greenville High School with the class of 1975, and went on to work construction as a member of the Labor Local #397 in Edwardsville.

Mr. Reed was a past volunteer firefighter for the Shoal Creek Fire Department and past member of the Litchfield Moose Lodge. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and NASCAR fan, especially #2, Rusty Wallace. He was an avid fisherman, and in his younger years, he enjoyed duck hunting with his uncles.

In addition to his wife of 21 years, he is survived by his daughter, Nicole (companion Julian) Reed of Gillespie, Kristal Boerckel of Nokomis, Gary (Tami) Boerckel, Jr. and Scott Boerckel, Sr., both of Litchfield; grandchildren, Chelsey, David, Scotty and Shawn; four great-granddaughters; and sister, Cathy (husband Gerald) Wilson of Gillespie.

Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Ryder and Keegan; and daughter-in-law, Jennie Boerckel.

Memorials may be directed to Benld Adopt-A-Pet, 807 Stewart Avenue, Benld, IL 62009.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.