New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died April 2, 2020
Age 74
Wayne Reese Sr. was the head football coach at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans. He had his 250th win last season. Among the players he coached is NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.
Obituary
Wayne Reese Sr. a beloved and heralded member of our community passed away on April 2, 2020 at the age of 75 years old… Coach Reese took his duties as a Coach and Mentor very seriously and imparted on his student athletes that their wins in life were much more important than the wins on the field. His family’s motto was faith, family and football. He taught all of his students the value of hard work, discipline, and no regrets. He cherished a special relationship with each of his players and coaches. He was committed to high school athletics and often helped families from all over metro New Orleans, Lake Charles and beyond.
Published in The Times-Picayune
“Coach was the mentor and farther figure during my early stages of coaching . I Thank God for guiding me to cross path with him. “
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