William Reese Obituary
William Clements Reese, 94, of Cataula, GA passed away September 13, 2025 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Emmanuel Baptist Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 451 Preston Rd, Cataula, GA 31804.
William was born July 23, 1931 in Fortson, GA son of the late Tulian Clements Reese and Ethel McDaniel Reese. Other than his parents, William is preceded in death by his son, Alan Reese.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Conklin Reese of Cataula, GA; children, Joan Reese Martin of Reynolds, GA, Jan Reese Langdorf of Fairfax, VA, Jodi Conklin (Michelle) of Austin, TX, Eric Conklin (Elizabeth) of Rome, GA, David Lane (Sharon) of Mauk, GA, Rexanne High (Mike) of Columbus, GA; grandchildren, Jason Langdorf (Jessica) of Manassas, VA, Melissa Reese of Phenix City, AL, Brittany Reese of Columbus, GA, Alan Reese Jr (Shan) of Phenix City, AL, Shawn McLellan (Jennifer) of Austin, TX, Lucas Abel of Austin, TX, Darcy Conklin of Rome, GA; great grandchild, Cole Langdorf of Mannassasa, VA.
Flowers will be accepted, those so desiring may make contributions to Visiting Angels, 1501 13th St #G Columbus GA 31901 or Empyrean Hospice, 5771 Veterans Pkwy Ste B Columbus, GA 31904.
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