We at WMSR Radio lost a good friend and fellow broadcaster over the weekend. Rusty Reed, 47, owner of WLIJ-AM and WZNG-AM in Shelbyville, collapsed and died Saturday while on a fishing trip in Destin, Florida.
A candlelight vigil for Reed will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night at Hulan Field in H.V. Griffin Park in Shelbyville.
Reed’s station WLIJ is a member of Friday Night Thunder show produced by WMSR.
Our condolences to Reed’s family and friends.
Reed is survived by his wife, son, parents, a sister and two nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday.