Douglas “DJ” Reedy, Jr, of Oakton, Va., 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.