William “Bill” Edward Reese
October 2, 1931 ~ April 9, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT - William "Bill" Edward Reese, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on October 2, 1931, he was the son of the late Morgan Wilson Reese and Myrtie Swanson Reese. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Cooper Reese.
Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Nan Williams and husband, Jeff, of Rocky Mount, and Hope Reese of Rocky Mount; and son, Ted Reese of Cary. He is also survived by grandsons, David Williams and wife, Casey, of Apex, Will Reese of Cary, and Walt Reese of Cary; sister, Evelyn Reese of Rocky Mount; brothers, Tom Reese of Greenville, and Ben Reese of Naples, FL.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery, Section 48 with Dr. Jody C. Wright officiating.
The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash/UNC Health Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Words cannot express the honor it has been to know Mr. Reese. He will forever have an impact on my outlook on life. He was always my ray of sunshine. I love him and his family.
My deepest condolences for the family of Mr. Reese. To Hope, his daughter, I send a special love note to say, My heart is with you, friend.
Dear Nan and Family, Our condolences to you. Mr. Reese will be greatly missed. He was kind and friendly man. He was a great encourager and inspiration to Tyler and to baseball players all over. Will miss his smile and the days of talking baseball at the Northern Nash games. You are in my prayers.
So sorry to read tbis I remembèr all the conversation we had st ball gsmes. He supported his family and friends with smile and do proud of his family he will sufely be missed and prayers for family as you adjust without him but his spirit lives on
Ted and family you are in our prayers
Nan you and your family are in our prayers.
Granddaddy Reese will truly be missed. We are all so sorry to hear about your loss, but he is in a better place. We all love you!! Love Fran, Xavier, Tiffany, Khalil, T’Keyah and Nana
Sad to hear about your Dad.
Evelyn-you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart breaks for this sweet family. Mr. Reese was such gentle soul..
I just learned of Mr. Reese’s passing. I am so sorry for you all. He was one of the finest men I’ve ever known and such a positive influence on so many young men in this community. He will forever be fondly and lovingly remembered. Prayers for your family. May the wonderful memories sustain you.
In memory of William Bill Edward Reese, Teresa and Al Bullard lit a candle
Hope and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in my prayers.
In memory of William Bill Edward Reese, Gene & Beverly Knight lit a candle
Bill was a good friend, he will be missed by many. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Tommy Sasser
Sorry for loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Reese. He was such a nice guy and I know he will be missed. Sending prayers to all of you for comfort during this difficult time.
Please accept My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Revelation 213,4 promises that God will wipe away all tears from their eyes and death will be no more . I truly hope that these words will bring comfort to your family as it did ours.
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Revelation 213,4 promises that God will wipe away all tears from their eyes and death will be no more . I truly hope that these words will bring comfort to your family as it did ours.
To the family May 2 Cor 13,4 be of some comfort to you and your family The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comfort us during our trials.