Danny Noel Reed

Danny Noel Reed, age 77, of Greensboro, MD passed away on November 27,2022 in the comfort of his own home, after battling kidney cancer. Born on June 11,1945 in Paintsville, Kentucky, he was the tenth of eleven children born to the late Lonza and Beulah Lemaster Reed. He was a member of the Fish Trap United Baptist Church in Johnson County, Kentucky. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara (Bobbie) Reed; daughter, Vicki (James) Richardson; grandsons, Danny Cox and Kyle Peterman; and siblings, James Reed, Helen (Jack) Kelley, Judith (Woodford) Bowen, and Samuel (Jewell) Reed. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters; Adaline Fannin and Boneva Stapleton, and four brothers; Herschel Reed, Arnold Reed, Edward Reed, and David Reed. As a young man, Danny was involved on the family’s poultry farm and active in FFA. He went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where he met his wife, Bobbie, and they married in 1966. After working two summer sessions for Perdue Inc. here on the shore, they both graduated in 1968 with a B.S. in Poultry Science and decided to make Maryland their home following graduation. Danny gained full time employment with Perdue Inc. in June 1968. He had a broad experience, working in several departments: Breeders, Pullets, Hatchery, Housing, Roasters, and Broilers. He received DPI’s Outstanding Flock Supervisor five times in his career. He retired from the company after 42 years of service. In addition, he and his wife raised chickens for Perdue Inc. a total of 47 years, starting out at their first farm in Salisbury, MD in 1975. In 1995, they moved to Greensboro, MD to expand their operation. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1968 to 1974. He was also a member of DPI (Delmarva Poultry Industry), and the Maryland Farm Bureau. Additionally, he served as a 4-H Livestock Leader for eight years in Worcester County, Maryland, and spent countless hours in the barn helping his daughter with her 4-H projects. Danny and Bobbie enjoyed traveling the U.S. in their motor home, and have seen country in all 50 states, including Hawaii, and Alaska twice. They also enjoyed going to Bluegrass Festivals and visiting with friends made there. Danny’s hobbies included fishing and woodcarving. His family has even enjoyed a few “friendly” competitions to gain ownership of a carving of his. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 2,2022, from 11am-1pm at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home in Greensboro. Services will start at 1pm. Burial will follow in Hopkins Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compass Regional Hospice at 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD 21617.

Danny Noel Reed

June 11, 1945 - November 27, 2022