Reese, Mr. Willie James “PaPa” a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00PM from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. James Nuckles, officiating with burial following in Kindle Cemetery.

Mr. Reese will lie in repose will lie in state on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 1-8PM at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home.

NOTICE: Please be mindful that the State of Alabama and the CDC have advised that we limit gatherings and that individuals who are ill and or are at-risk (e.g., elderly, immune-compromised) should be encouraged to stay home. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and services.