AUGUSTA, Ga. - On July 28, 2016 we lost another member of the "Greatest Generation" with the passing of George A. Reese. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 5, 2016. Interment with full military honors to follow at Westover Memorial Park. Born on October 28, 1921 in Mahanoy City, PA, the son of the late Arnold Reese and Marie Mokelar Reese. George enlisted in the Army and met his wife of 67 years, the late Marjorie Wiggins while stationed at Camp Gordon, GA. He served in the European Theater during WWII, landing on Utah Beach, on D-Day, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from the US Army and they made a home in Alexandria, VA where they raised 5 children. George worked for DC General Hospital in administration until retiring in 1979 and moving back to Augusta. He was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. George was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie Wiggins, a daughter, Kathy McAree, siblings Anna Paulaconis, May Wisler, Catherine Kane, and John Reese. He is survived by sisters, Marie Hama and Helen Marstellar, children, Marjorie Leake, Arnold Reese, Gloria Leibbrand, Dennis (Tony) Reese, and 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to a military or Catholic charity or St. Teresa of Avila. Please sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com PLATT'S FUNERAL HOME 337 N. BELAIR ROAD
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"Remember this...In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his/her name for the last time." We will make sure George will never be forgotten! He will live on with us forever.
Love, The "Other" Reeses
August 13, 2016
Uncle Georgie, I will miss your smile, laugh and sense of humor. Talking to you would always leave a smile on my face.
Karen Hama
August 3, 2016
Dear Uncle Georgie, You will be missed by all but I do believe that you are now one more angel that we have up there watching out for us all. Now those in heaven get to enjoy your jokes that always made us laugh and your kind heart and beautiful smiling eyes. May you be met by all your loved ones up there You will always be in my prayers. Love your niece, yep the one that lives life on the edge, Shari
Shari Cannon (Hama)
August 3, 2016
George has been our friend for over 20 years. He will be missed very much by all who knew him! The greatest generation is sadly leaving us too soon!
Robert Smock
August 3, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country. You answered the call, you did the right things in life. You are leaving behind a wonderful family who love you. Rest now, George. Your job was well done.
Ann Meffert
August 3, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 3, 2016
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