Earl “Sonnie” Phillip Reeder, Jr., 75, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday. He was born in Seattle, WA to Clara (Riggs) and Earl Phillip Reeder, Sr.

Sonnie moved with his family to Sweet Home when he was four years old. He lived in the Sweet Home area for 71 years.

Sonnie retired from his trade as a journeyman plaster, a skill he learned from his father.

He loved geology and collected rocks and gems.

Sonnie is survived by: his children, Jeff Reeder, David Reeder, Roger Scott Reeder, and Deborah Goss; grandchildren, Joseph Reeder, Christopher Ensley, Billy Joe Ensley, and Jacob Reeder; and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his son, Mark Reeder; father, Earl Reeder, Sr.; and mother, Clara Reeder.

Service will be at a future date.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.