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9
Memorial Gathering
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, East Orlando
895 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
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9
Memorial service
10:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, East Orlando
895 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
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William Reese Obituary
William Alvin Reese, age 91, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home in Orlando.
He was born on June 20, 1934 in Laurel, OR, son to his late parents, Lillian Grace (Clark) and William Alvin Reese, Sr.
William is survived by his loving wife, Susan Ulrich-Reese; two sons, Douglas Reese and his wife, Jessica, and Daniel Reese and his wife, Angela; daughter, Katherine Ulrich; and five grandchildren, Renna Reese, Alex Heckman, Daniel P. Reese, Jessica Canedo, and Brandon Gamble.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Donna Reese; his son, John Urban Ulrich; a grandchild, Stephanie Katherine Gamble; his brother, Roy Reese; and a sister.
William's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home - East Orlando Chapel, 895 S. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL with a memorial service to include full military honors.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 9 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home.
Inurment will take place at a later date at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, FL.
To share your memories of William or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit and sign the guestbook below.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
9
Memorial Gathering
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, East Orlando
895 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
Send FlowersDec
9
Memorial service
10:00 a.m.
Newcomer Funeral Home, East Orlando
895 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
Send FlowersServices provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Orlando ChapelOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.