Cedar Rapids Linn County Republican. Born October 23, 1913, in Collinsville, Illinois. Son of Garrett and Julia Reed. Graduated from high school, 1931. Methodist, Member of the Board of West Side Civic Club, Washington's Boosters Club, Fidelity Elks Lodge No. 1058, Masonic Lodge Mount Olivet Lodge No. 17 and Negro Civic Club. Married Evelyn Reed, 1936, and they have four children; Carol, Richard, Michael and David. Floor sanding contractor in Cedar Rapids for 23 years. 1965 Chairman Civic Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 1965 board of Cedar Rapids Symphony, Cedar Rapids Growth and Development, Cedar Rapids Education Committee of C of C, Carpenter Local 308, Mayor's Commission on Human Rights, National Board of Freedom of Residence Foundation, Human Relations Council Cedar Rapids and Marion Area, State Board N.A.A.C.P., Solicitations Review Committee and United Good Neighbors. Elected to first term.