" Arial; of Ortonville. " Arial; "Went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2013 after a courageous battle against cancer. " Arial; "He was 60. " Arial; "Born on December 6, 1952 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late Floyd and Mary (nee: Lytle) Reed. " Arial; "He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Mary (nee: Nevils) Reed whom he married on July 8, 1972 in Crossville; daughter, Laura (David) Hutson and son, Benjamin (Stephanie) Reed; three grandchildren, Jack, Will and Jake; two brothers, Fred Reed and Gordon (Wanda) Reed; three sisters, Mary Sue (John) Peeler, Shirley Houston and Francis (Junior) Blaylock; " Arial; "Benny proudly served in the U.S. Army for seven years and in automotive research for 33 years, most recently at Continental Automotive Systems. " Arial; He had a zest for life and had many a story to tell. " Arial; "Those who knew him were truly blessed. " Arial; "He was a member of Oakland Woods Baptist Church/