Kenneth Nelson Reid, age 88, of Celina, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

Born on July 24, 1926 in Brockton, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Richard H. & Ellen V. Nelson Reid. He married Mary Alice (Hole) Coil on November 8, 1970, and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2013.

Ken and Mary Alice had resided in West Palm Beach, Florida for 40 years, prior to returning to Celina in 2013.

Surviving are 2 Step-Daughters: Brinda Simmons of Piqua and Kim (Randy) Wendel of Celina, a Brother and Sister: Richard H. Reid, Jr. and Marlene J. Reid, 6 Step-Grandchildren, 2 Step-Great Grandsons and Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Marie Laux of Celina, Frank & Barbara Hole of Ft. Wayne, Dave & Deb Hole of Celina, Norman Tidwell of New Bremen and Wanda Hole of St. Marys.

He was preceded in death by a Step-Son: James Coil, a Brother: Norman W. Reid, and his Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Althea & Gene Staugler, Robert Jr. "Bud" & Regina Hole, Kenny Laux, Merrill & Jennie Hole, Margie Tidwell, Lloyd Hole and Dennis Hole.

Ken had attended High School in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII from October 24, 1944 to December 21, 1946, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed in Germany with the 2022nd Prisoner of War O/H Detachment, where he worked at a P.O.W. Camp.

After his Military Service, he became involved in Greyhound racing. Then for many years, he operated a kennel supply business in West Palm Beach, Florida until his retirement.

Private Visitation and Services will be held for the Family, with Pastor Jon Exman officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, with graveside Military Rites to be conducted by Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Ken be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St, Coldwater, OH 45828.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.