Douglas "DJ" Reedy Jr.

douglas reedy

April 19, 1978 ~ March 22, 2025

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Douglas “DJ” Reedy, Jr, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on March 22, 2025, after a ten-month battle with colon cancer. His commitment to service—to his country, his community, and his family—defined a life lived with honor, kindness, and generosity.

Born on April 19 in Lexington, SC, DJ grew up in a loving home that taught him the importance of loyalty, hard work, and, above all, the value of family. This foundation helped to shape him into the steadfast leader, mentor, and protector that he became—both in his military career and in his personal life. DJ was a graduate of the Citadel and a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant.

DJ led a life of service, first in the Air Force where his two-decades long career took him around the world as both a firefighter and a special agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations; then, post Air Force, DJ continued to serve his country as a civilian with the Department of Commerce as the Director of Insider Risk Management. In both his Air Force and civilian careers DJ served with distinction, earning the respect of his fellow service members, colleagues, and foreign counterparts. When not at work, DJ poured his heart into community, becoming a beloved coach, mentor, and volunteer.

Above all, DJ was a family man. He was a devoted and supporting husband to Kassia and an extremely proud father to Trey and Noah. He cherished every moment with his family, from short walks around the neighborhood with stubborn dogs, to cheering (loudly) at games, to quietly watching tv shows at home. His love was unconditional, his laughter generous, and his loyalty to family unwavering.

DJ is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kassia; his children Trey and Noah; his parents Doug and Pat; his brother, Ryan, and wife Mary; his nieces Eliza and Lucy; and his grandmother Eileen. Though he has left this world, his legacy of service, love, and strength will endure in the lives he touched.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 4th at 6pm at Money & King Funeral Home, with visitation starting at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (https://colorectalcancer.org/) or Burn Pits 360 (https://burnpits360.org/).
Rest easy, DJ. Your mission is complete, but your legacy lives on.

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Visitation: April 4, 2025 4:00 pm

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171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-7440

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Celebration of Life: April 4, 2025 6:00 pm

Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-7440

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Douglas "DJ" Reedy 's name.

Burn Pits 360

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Colorectal Cancer Alliance

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  4. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your boys, K. I miss working with you at the USO. Although I didn’t have the chance to know your husband personally, through our conversations, your profound love for family was always clear. I’m so very sorry for your loss.

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  5. Kassia, I am so sorry to hear of DJ’s passing. I will always remember him as a nice, funny, and supportive husband to an outstanding USO employee. I wish you strength and courage during this difficult time and hope that you take comfort in the many memories of DJ that you have. I’ll be praying for you.

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  6. DJ touched so many peoples lives. He was deeply loved by so many. All of our love, thoughts and prayers are with you Kassia, Trey & Noah. We love you so very much. Love, Shawn, Jennifer, Isaiah & Hunter

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  7. Kassia, Cary and I send out deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  8. Kassia – my deepest condolences to you and your family. We are all heartbroken for you and so very sorry for your loss. Sending all my thoughts and comfort to you and your boys.

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  9. I was deeply saddened to hear about DJ’s passing. From everything I have heard,he was an increadible young man who touched man lives with his kindness and sprit. Words cannot express how sorry i am for your loss.
    Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love of those around you and in the cherished memories you shared with DJ.

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  10. Dear Kassia, Sending Blessings to Y’ALL❣️Praying God’s Presence, Peace, and Comfort. Hugs and Kisses, Sweet❤️🤗

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  11. I’m so sorry. Sending condolences and the greatest amount of love and respect.

    DJ, we’re all so lucky to have known you, and your family should be very proud of all you’ve accomplished and have done for all of us. Thank you, sir!

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  12. DJ was one of the kindest men I knew, I still remember going to one of the kids’ birthdays and he made whipped cream spirals on me and the other kids heads, put m&ms and stuff in it too. I never stopped smiling around him, he just radiated joy. Im gonna miss him a lot.

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  13. In loving memory of our dear friend, DJ Reedy

    We are heartbroken by the loss of DJ, but we celebrate his beautiful soul. DJ was an amazing friend who brought light and joy into the lives of people around him. His laughter and kindness will always be remembered. While we mourn his departure, we cherish the wonderful memories we shared, particularly during our 2 years in Korea.

    Thank you DJ for all those great memories.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Kass, Trey, & Noah and the rest of DJ’s family and loved ones. May he Rest in Peace.

    With love,
    The Camacho Family

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  14. I had the privilege of working alongside DJ as firefighters while at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. During his time there, I remember DJ giving everything he had to being a firefighter, a leader, and a mentor. When the opportunity came to spread his wings and try something new, nothing could hold DJ back.

    They say, find a job you love…well, DJ did that when he became a Special Agent for the Office of Special Investigations on Langley. When he put that new badge on for the first time, it was like watching a kid opening up the Christmas gift he had been wishing for. DJ found his calling and did it exceptionally well. That was the DJ I will always remember, giving his all for the betterment of those he served.

    DJ’s wisdom, his friendship, his just being himself will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on forever in the hearts and memories of those who had the distinct privilege of knowing him, even if for a brief encounter.

    May God embrace you as he welcomes you on your heavenly journey and higher calling my friend.

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  15. DJ was a kind and consummate professional while still managing to have a sense of humor that helped lighten the load when we discussed serious topics. I will miss him as a colleague, and to the family he leaves behind, I am so sorry for your loss.

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  16. Although I didn’t directly work with or work a lot with DJ at Commerce, I found him to be a very kind, generous (with time), dedicated and thoughtful person. For his family and friends, I wish you peace during this heartbreaking time and that you may find comfort in your cherished memories.

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  17. My deepest condolences to the entire family of DJ. He was a great colleague and a pleasure to be around. For my brief time of knowing him, he brought such a positive influence (and times of comedy) to those around him. He will be greatly missed.

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  18. We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of DJ. He is not just a valued member of our team, but a wonderful person whose kindness, dedication, and warmth touched all of us. DJ always brought a sense of positivity and light to the workplace, and it’s hard to imagine our days without his presence.

    Please know that our thoughts are with you and his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please know we are saddened by his passing but will always remember the positive light he shared with us.

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  21. DJ was a good man with a heart of gold. I’m sure he will be missed bye so many. Love to you and the boys. He’ll be with you always in your heart.

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  22. DJ, God Bless You brother! My heart is aching and crying for you, my brother in Christ! You were always kind to me and to others you met! I remember in Chorus in and how you loved to sing and dance in Chorus and in, “Golden Blues”. You always smiled and never complained. My heart and my prayers go out to your wife and two children who, I know, you raised with love and compassion! Thank you for your service to your country and to your family and friends! I know your parents and your brother are heartbroken, but I know that they know you fought the good fight and now, it is time for your reward with your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
    May God Bless You, Always!

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  23. Kassia and DJ were some of our very first friends as we started our Marine Corps journey. We will never forget our time in Okinawa and the many years that have followed. Kassia, Trey, and Noah, you are like family to us, and always will be.

    Nick and I are better for having DJ in our lives-his smile, laugh, leadership, his love of life, and his parenting stories made us realize what true friendship is and how very rare it is.

    His legacy will live on in each of us.

    Kassia, Trey, and Noah-we love you and we are here for you today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.

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  24. So sorry to hear this. What a great guy. I remember his mom as our gym teacher at Red Bank Elementary. My condolences to his family.

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  27. Prayers of comfort and peace. DJ was a classmate at Lexington High School. We were in the marching band – the LHS CatBand – together. I am so proud of all the accomplishments he had after graduating. 💙💛

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    • So sorry Doug, Pat and family to hear of your loss. It is obvious with the comments and many conversations over the years with Doug how special DJ was and he left wonderful memories everywhere he worked and lived. We are all fortunate to have a fine man like DJ to serve our country. My sincere condolences to all the Reedy Family.

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  28. DJ was a great colleague at the Department of Commerce, a stalwart fellow alumnus of The Citadel, and a proud veteran of our US Air Force. He was one of the most dedicated and professionally competent leaders and managers in our office; he was also infectiously optimistic. In short, he was great guy whom I will miss a lot. My deepest condolences to all of the members of his family — it was my great privilege to have known DJ for these past years.

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  29. Our deepest condolences and prayers to DJ’s family and friends. May you find peace and celebrate his life with the amazing memories you have of him.
    With prayers and love, from the Dept of Commerce Client Security Services; and the Harman Family.

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  30. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of DJ Reedy. DJ, along with Kassia and Noah, has been an extraordinary member of our Shelter House community, generously giving time, energy, and heart to support families experiencing homelessness.

    DJ exemplified the very spirit of selfless service—never hesitating to say “yes” to a call for help, no matter how big or small the task. Whether it was delivering essential supplies, tutoring students, assembling furniture, painting, or simply showing up where support was needed, DJ’s quiet strength and unwavering dedication left a lasting mark on all of us.

    Our hearts go out to Kassia, Noah, and the entire Reedy family. We are so grateful for the compassion, generosity, and love DJ brought to our mission. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched and the hope he helped restore.

    With deepest sympathy,
    Shelter House Team

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  31. The volunteers at Pennywise Thrift Shop want to express our sympathy in the loss of Jim Peterson’s son-in-law, DJ Reedy. We are praying for the family and we hope that you find comfort in the love he had for his family and friends. God Bless all who loved and knew him.
    Pennywise volunteers.

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  32. I send my deepest sympathy to the Reedy family. DJ was truly an awesome person and will truly be missed. I enjoyed our work travels. He always made me laugh and made sure while in a foreign land I was secured. Rest easy friend.

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  34. Kassia,

    I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I are sending all of our love and prayer to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything you or the boys ever need.

    -Priya Munagala

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  35. My sincere condolences for the Reedy family during this time. DJ taught me so much and it was a privilege to know him and work with him. He will be missed.

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