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Eldon Reese Obituary
Greensboro: Mr. Eldon "Bud" Reese, 84, of Pleasant Garden, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 27, 2014. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Tuesday at Vandalia Baptist Church with Reverend Donnie Oates officiating. The burial will follow at Pleasant Garden United Methodist Church Cemetery. Bud was born December 20, 1930, in Williamsport, PA to the late Howard and Anna Reese. He was a faithful member of Vandalia Baptist Church where he and his wife enjoyed time spent with the "Senior Saints." He was employed by the Town of Union in Endwell, NY and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. Bud is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Boyd Reese; his children, Gary Reese (Vanessa), Randy Reese (Vicki), Bonita Clark and Karen Chandler (Fred); brother, Lee Reese; sister, Shirley Snavely (Ken); 12 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00pm Monday at George Brothers Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Vandalia Baptist Church, 3925 Pleasant Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27406, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405 or to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
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Paul Strope
January 2, 2015
Had Bud not pulled me out of the drink at Sandy Pond when I was a little tyke I would not be here today. Thanks Bud! Ill see you again someday. My thoughts and prayers are with the Reese family.
December 31, 2014
SHIRLEY OUR PRAYS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR LOST, WE WERE CLASSMATES AT UEHS.
ELDON WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND FOR A LONG TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
HAROLD S. DYKEMAN AND FAMILY
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Bryan Keller
December 30, 2014
Grandma I'm so sorry for the loss of Uncle Bud My prayers go out for you, Aunt Shirley and the entire family. I love you all
Sally & Gary Hardin
December 29, 2014
Aunt Shirley and Family - we were so sad to hear of Uncle Bud's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time. Will always have such great memories of time spent in Newark Valley and in Myrtle Beach! Love to you all
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David Strope
December 29, 2014
Debbie and I share our love and sympathy with you all. Be assured of our prayers.
Maxine Brandes
December 29, 2014
Dear Shirley and family, So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Kay &Sheldon McDonald
December 29, 2014
Sorry to hear about Bud. We are happy he has gone home to a better place.
Linda Gardner Huffcut Tom & Sandy Zimmer
December 29, 2014
Randy,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Doug and Dona Tiffany
December 29, 2014
Dear Shirley and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Bud's passing. We had many fun times with Bud and Shirley in the Newark Valley snowmobile club.
December 28, 2014
Sorry to read of Bud's passing. Great memories of Sandy Pond and football at the house on 38B. God's peace be with all. Steve Strope
Sam & Debi Nasca
December 28, 2014
To the Reese Family,
Sam & I were blessed with the friendship we were able to share with Bud & Shirley in NY. We are truly saddened by this news. Prayers coming to you from Endicott, NY.
Sam & Debi 'Nascar' (Nasca)
Sherry Tennant
December 28, 2014
Gary & Vanessa,
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
December 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I really liked your dad, we had so great times at your house in Newark Valley when we were kids.Please know that I am thinking of you all.. PEACE and LOVE <3 tim zimmer
Trudy Parmarter
December 28, 2014
I am honored to have had Bud be a part of my life. Love to all.
Trudy
Sharon Bartlett
December 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to the Reese family at this most difficult time.
RJ and Sharon Bartlett
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