James "Jim" Reed, 76, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Jim was born on September 3, 1949, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a furnace operator at Laclede Steel until his retirement, and later worked as a landscaper. Jim was known for his deep love of family, his passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and his enthusiasm for football and baseball.