Ray Eugene Reeder, age 71, of Paintsville, retired assistant chief for the Paintsville Fire Department, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2026, at Paintsville ARH Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 9, 1954, in Chapmanville, WV, to the late Johnnie Reeder and Rosa Amodio Valentine. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Drema Rose Hall Reeder, on February 9, 2022, and one brother: Antonio Kenneth Clark Reeder.

He is survived by one sister, Margie Frazier of Thealka; three nieces: Rosemary Rowland, Anna Reeder, Theresa (Keith) Mauk; two nephews: John (Becky) Frazier, Roger (Kristy) Frazier; as well as the devoted brotherhood of the Paintsville Fire Department.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Friday, January 30, 2026, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Jerry Scott officiating. Friends may visit at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 11 A.M. until the time of the funeral services at 1 P.M.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Mr. Ray Eugene Reeder.