Ben Floyd Reeder

Ben Floyd Reeder, 62, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 23, 1963, in Lima to the late Floyd and Ruth {Grant} Reeder.

On September 21, 2002, he married Bertha {Brownlow}Reeder, who survives in Lima. Ben graduated from Lima Senior High School. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Davenport, and later joined Second Baptist under Pastor Ward. Ben was a truck driver for Spartan Nash. He loved to drive trucks, cook, go fishing, and spend time with family and friends. He was also there to make you laugh and was known as the “Grill Master”. He served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed singing in his church choir.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha Reeder; children: Joshua (Derek) Reeder-Brannon, Shamica Hall, Chantara Reeder, Christopher Brownlow all of Lima, and Cheneika Reeder of Virginia Beach, VA; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Anthony Reeder of Ft. Wayne, IN; sisters, Beverly (Henry) White of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Marilyn Boney of Fayetteville, NC; his beloved dog, Oreo; and special friends, Charles Phillips and Al, and Tony Jackson and Dink.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tamiko Turks and sister, Rebecca Haithcox.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Pastor Henry White will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.