Larry Mack Reed, 76, of Hutchinson, died May 18, 2019, at his home. He was born November 7, 1942, in Gridley, the son of Chester A. and Marjorie A. (Hunt) Reed. Larry graduated from Byers High School, Pratt Community College, and attended Emporia State University. He worked as a radio D.J. and news director as well as manager at 4th Ave. McDonalds. After retirement, Larry volunteered at Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Kansas State Fair, and as an ombudsman for the state of Kansas. He attended Countryside Baptist Church.

On August 5, 1966, Larry married Elizabeth A. Jolly in Iuka. She died May 13, 2014.

Survivors include: children, Bryan Reed (Marty), Northfield, MN, Lisa Cripe (Heath), Sherman, TX, Jason Reed (Laura), Hutchinson; grandchildren, Austin and Tadan Reed, Kassi and Karly Cook, Caleb, Kaylin and Kaycee Cripe; sister, Judy Schmidt (Darryl), Missouri; nephew, Mark Poltera (Cala); niece, Brenda Baize (Tyson); his cat, Bogey; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Countryside Baptist Church, 819 W. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, with Pastor Ron Kyker officiating. Burial will follow in Iuka Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to the Cosmosphere or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.