Damion Turner Reese

Damion Turner Reese

Damion Reese Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2009.
Damion Turner Reese, 28, of Savannah, Ga., passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Savannah, Ga.Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. 15th St., with Pastor Alvin E. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park.Pallbearers will be Deodrick Sanders, Kenya Mathis, Courtney Watts, Curtis Burks, Demel Adams and Frederick Sauls. Honorary pallbearers will be Monte Smith, Jerry Smith, Jose Williams, Ozell Williams, Reese Hicks and Duane Hicks.Damion was born Jan. 19, 1981, in Corsicana. He was a 1999 graduate of Corsicana High School, a graduate of Navarro College and attended University of Texas at Arlington. He also was employed at the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington. He joined the United States Army in 2007, and was stationed in Savannah, Ga. He loved sports including basketball and football and church affiliation was Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church.Survivors include his mother, Machelle Turner of Corsicana; father, James Turner of Corsicana; maternal grandmother, Alma J. Reese of Corsicana; paternal grandmother, Maxine Kelly of Corsicana; paternal grandfather, Charles Turner Sr.; sisters, Kecie Turner and Tinisha Blair; brother, Reggie Turner; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. ∞

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September 30, 2009

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September 28, 2009

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September 28, 2009

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Charlotte Wright

September 30, 2009

I was very saddened to hear of Damions passing. I met him at Walgreens where he worked in security. I remember him being very funny and respectable...he always cracked me up. My prayers are with his family and friends as you struggle to define your lost. Rest In Peace

Barbara Curry

September 28, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about Damion. I remember when Damion and Aundraye played together when we stayed at the NorthWest Apt.
May you sense the Lord's loving presence today...
Keeping you close to his heart,
assuring you of His tender Care,
and covering you with His grace.
Aundraye & Barbara Curry

Curtis Mitchell

September 28, 2009

James,
I'm sorry to hear about Damion. I remember when we all the Amoco boys would play ball at the Y and you would bring him along. I just heard about his passing today or I would have been at the funeral.I'm here if you need anything.

LaKresha Bradford

September 27, 2009

I was shocked and very saddened to hear the news of Damien's passing. Though I never attended school in Corsicana,it's home and I was fortunate to meet and become a friend of Damien. He was a very neat young man with a good spirit. My heart and prayers are extended to his family as they pull together to make it through this time. May God Bless and keep you all. We miss you Damien

Dena Smith

September 26, 2009

It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Damion death. I want to let his family know that you all have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened. I know that his passing will not only leave a void in his family lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. He was always a kind and funny person to be around; and his presence will truly be miss.
The Bible states "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted."
I pray that God gives his family, neighbors and friends all strength and comfort needed at this difficult time.

With my deepest sympathy,

Dena Smith

September 26, 2009

It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Damion death.
I want to let his family know that you all have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened. I know that his passing will not only leave a void in his family lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. He was always a kind and funny person to be around; and his presence will truly be miss.
The Bible states "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted."
I pray that God gives his family, neighbors and friends all strength and comfort needed at this difficult time.

With my deepest sympathy,
Dena Smith

Stephanie N. McDonald

September 25, 2009

Damian was always a polite and respectable person. He loved to play basketball and hang out at the YMCA. He had a great spirit and a warm heart. It really saddens me to know that my fellow classmate and my friend has passed. My thoughts and prayers will be with his mother and the rest of the family. Damian, you will truly be missed.

Sugey Lopez

September 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thelma Canady (Smith)

September 25, 2009

I give my sympathy to the Reese and Turner family may God keep you close to his heart in this time of sorrow I remember this young man as a bold and outgoing person. He was also one of my children classmates. I'll remember and keep him in my prayers.

Shaniqua Smith

September 25, 2009

My memories of Damion date back to 3rd grade at Lee Elementary. He was one of those people who would keep you laughing, just a cool person. Damion is definitely one of those classmates you look forward to laughing with and catching up with at the class reunion. You will be missed. God bless and keep this family.

Sarah Rice

September 25, 2009

I am deeply saddened to hear of this tragic loss. Damion was my cousin and classmate. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that your family is very close in every thought and prayer. You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your son/grandson and my 1999 high school classmate. With Love, Sarah Green Tarbutton-Rice

Brett&Teresa Armstrong

September 25, 2009

Damion you will be truly missed !! My sincere prayers go out to the family during these hard times. When you need some help to get through the day, when you need a whole lot less to concern you,and a whole lot more to smile about... Sometimes you just have to remember It really is going to be okay. Youre going to make it through this day. Even if its one step time. Damion may you always have an angel by your side..

Nathaniel Bates

September 25, 2009

I remember Damion from our Mt. Olive days. I was saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to his family. He will truly be missed.

Lola Johnson

September 25, 2009

Machelle and the rest of the family, Our prayers and sympathy are with u and your family. We pray that God gives you the strength you need to get through this grief and sadness.May God Be With You, The Weaver Family.

Penny Lewis-Henry

September 25, 2009

Machelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your baby boy.

Laurie Robertstad

September 25, 2009

Damion was a student of mine at Navarro College. What a wonderful young man! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Marques Washington

September 24, 2009

Whether it was playing basketball at the “Y” in the early 90s or hanging out at UT Arlington, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Emily Barlow

September 24, 2009

I was a fellow high school classmate of his. He will be missed.

LaTonya Baston

September 24, 2009

My prayers are with the family of Damion. Damion was a real good friend and he will be greatly missed. Class of "99"

Christie Pace

September 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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