Alton Frazier Reed, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, in Payson, Utah.
Alton was born on May 8, 1937, in Lamesa, Texas to Harley and Bufford Reed. He was the youngest of 4 children. He graduated from Lamesa High School in 1955. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country with integrity and honor. He worked for General Telephone in California and worked for various telephone and electronic companies after moving to Utah.
In 1964, he met the love of his life, Jeneal McClellan. They were married on April 9, 1965 and were later sealed in the Los Angeles California Temple. They spent years living in Lakewood, California and later moved to Spanish Fork, Utah. Together they spent 61 years of happy times and great memories together. They had two children, Scott and Cindy.
Alton enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, camping, traveling with his family, and enjoyed the many sports games he attended for his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted father and grandfather and looked forward to the many memories made with them. Alton served proudly in the Spanish Fork Kiwanis Club for 42 years, as well as many LDS church callings. He met many lifelong friends along the way.
Alton is survived by his loving wife, Jeneal McClellan Reed, children, Scott (Tami) Reed of Medford, Oregon and Cindy (Blake) Bradford of Spanish Fork, Utah. His grandchildren that thought the world of him; Kirsten, Kyle, Bennett (Shelby), Brendan (Maddy), Boston (Shandi), his six great-grandchildren who lovingly knew him as Grandpa Great, Bex, Blayr, Bentley, Brielle, Saylor and a baby girl due in just 6 weeks. He is proceeded in death by his parents; Harley and Bufford Reed, siblings, Bill Reed, Grady Reed and Bebe Fowler.
We would like to express our greatest thanks to Bennion Veterans Home for the amazing care they provided to Alton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A viewing will take place at the Walker Family Mortuary in Spanish Fork from 10:00-11:00 am. A graveside service will be held shortly after at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
