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William Reese Obituary
October 2, 1931 - April 9, 2019
Rocky Mount
William "Bill" Edward Reese, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on October 2, 1931, he was the son of the late Morgan Wilson Reese and Myrtie Swanson Reese. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Cooper Reese.
Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Nan Williams and husband, Jeff, of Rocky Mount, and Hope Reese of Rocky Mount; and son, Ted Reese of Cary. He is also survived by grandsons, David Williams and wife, Casey, of Apex, Will Reese of Cary, and Walt Reese of Cary; sister, Evelyn Reese of Rocky Mount; brothers, Tom Reese of Greenville, and Ben Reese of Naples, FL.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery, Section 48 with Dr. Jody C. Wright officiating.
The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash/UNC Health Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com
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Don Moore
March 29, 2022
I´m very late writing this, but better late than never. Billy´s yard and mine abutted each other back in the late 30s and early 40S. We grew up together playing basketball in his driveway, pitching a tent in the field next door, playing heated Manopoly games with Evelyn and our pals Howard MacAdams and Bryant Kennedy. Memories I will never forget. Haven´t seen Billy for many years, but he wii always be remembered by me. May God have mercy on his soul.
Dee Chick
April 11, 2019
My thoughts and sympathy to each of you. Bill was a dear friend and we enjoyed exchanging letters since my move to Texas. He wrote so much about his grandson and how proud he was of him. We were classmates and worked on reunions for our high school class. I heard of his death today and I feel so sad. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers. May God give you strength and love.
Jeff Newsome
April 11, 2019
Ted,Nan and Hope, really sorry to hear your father died. Mr. Reese was always a role model for all; dating back to little league baseball, he set the standard. i saw him a couple of years ago and he looked great, shared fond memories of days on the baseball field, he never missed a beat. May he rest in peace.
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