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Solomon Oliver Reese

1933 - 2023

Solomon Oliver Reese obituary, 1933-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

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Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans

1449 N Claiborne Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana

Solomon Reese Obituary

Solomon Oliver Reese, age 90, affectionally known as "Reese" peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, October 27,2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 4, 1933 to Blanche Moore in Waterproof LA. Reese was a former 1st. class Welder and Fence installer as well as a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mae Reese; 1 son, Glenn Reese; his mother, Blanche Moore; 2 granddaughters, Glenda Carter, and Lajada Williams and 2 grandsons, Brian, and Jason Williams. He leaves to cherish his precious memories 7 children, Willie, George and Reginald Reese, Moniece Brown, Tunisia, Lecongra and Lakitia Johnson and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Greater King Solomon M.B.C, 3305 Audubon St., NOLA. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until service. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery. Please visit www.pfsneworleans.com to Sign Guestbook. Services entrusted to the caring staff of Professional Funeral Services "Celebrating Life", 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2023.

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Demetrice Thomas

May 15, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Reese

January 1, 2024

Ima miss you pawpaw

Bruce Collins

November 5, 2023

My condolences are with the Reese family doing this difficult times. Mr Reese was a giant within the Gertown community. He touch many people's lives and surely will be miss. From entire Collins & Terrell family.

Bernadette Terrell

November 2, 2023

Reese Family God see y'all through this prayers do be answer take your rest resses I going missed you coming over to my house hanging by tree Family Bernadette Tasha Lee Terrell Collins Family

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Greater King Solomon M.B.C

3305 Audubon St., New Orleans, LA

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Greater King Solomon M.B.C

3305 Audubon St., New Orleans, LA

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Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans

1449 N Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

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