Rodney Lamar Reese

Rodney's favorite hobbies

Rod loved fishing but not combat fishing as we call it in Alaska, during the summer salmon runs. Just relaxing fly fishing in the local streams and rivers and occasionally local lakes. He was an avid motorcycle fan and dreamed of the day he would have another Harley Davidson. He loved strumming his guitar, collecting several through the years but always dreaming of having a Martin. He also loved scuba diving and was active with the local dive rescue team before his illness. He had quite a collection of ham radios and was active with the local organization in the past. In his spare time, you would find him tying knots, making key chains and survival bracelets or collecting rocks.

Rodney's favorite foods

He loved all foods. I don't think there was anything he didn't like: chorizo, shrimp, clam chowder, rare steak (if it mooed, even better) crawdads and more.

Favorite bands and musical artists

Rod like music of all kinds, rock, classical, blues, soul and more

Interesting facts about Rodney

Although raised in the south, he loved living in Alaska.

Rodney loved nothing more than

He loved having a hot cup of coffee while eating some "fat boy pills" (donuts, nutty butter peanut bars, twinkies, etc. and watching TV if there wasn't something else to do.

Favorite place in the world

He loved Hatcher Pass in Palmer Alaska and our visits to Cabo San Lucas where he could go diving and fish for marlin and tuna.

Favorite TV shows

Science Fiction, Star Trek, Deep Space Nine, Star Wars, and any martial arts movies.

Favorite sports

Rod loved watching Soccer European Football

Rodney's proudest accomplishments

Rod was very proud of returning to school and getting his EMT1, EMT2 and EMT3. He wanted to continue his education and become a Paramedic. Unfortunately, his illness prevented him from doing so.

Rodney Reese, age 70 passed away March 6, 2026, at his home in Big Lake Alaska. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Vickie Blankenship Reese, his son, Jeramie (Bear) Walker, stepson Jeremy Eichenberger, a grandson Brandon Bailey McGill, step grandson Kaydin Broady Eichenberger and a son-in-law, Sean McGill.

He was proceeded in death by his father Howard Lamar Reese, mother Connie June Crumly, stepmother Carol Reese, his brother Donald Reese and his daughter Renee Walker McGill (Sean).

His death was not a surprise. His addiction destroyed his heart and kidneys, his relationships, excluding those in active addiction, his marriage and his family long before his actual passing and so, in lieu of flowers his wife requests any donations go to True North Recovery or Set Free Alaska addiction treatment facilities in Wasilla, Alaska in Rod's name in hopes that someone else can get the help they need before it is too late.