Background
Reed, Jesse Floyd was born on July 25, 1920 in Belington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Herman Merideth and Desta (Thomas) Reed.
Reed, Jesse Floyd was born on July 25, 1920 in Belington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Herman Merideth and Desta (Thomas) Reed.
Student, Grand Central Art School, New York City, 1942. Student, Art Students League, New York City, 1947. Bachelor, Davis and Elkins College, 1952.
Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1955.
Self-employed artist, since 1947; professor art, Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia, 1949-1997; professor art emeritus, Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia, since 1997.
Elder, Presbyterian Church, Elkins, since 1992. Served with United States Army, 1942-1945. Member Salmagundi Club, Boston Printmakers, Print Club of Albany (Artist of Year 1968), West Virginia Watercolor Society.
Married Elizabeth Mae Millard, August 5, 1961. 1 child, David Millard.