Johnny William "Rickey" Reese Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Johnny William "Rickey" Reese

Visitation for Johnny Reese, 65, of Auburn, Alabama, will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Harris Funeral Home.

Mr. Reese, the son of the late Mr. Mitchell C. Reese and Mrs. Rose Gunn Reese Winston, was born April 4, 1955 in Macon County, Alabama.

At an early age, he confessed Christ and united with Hickory Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in Tuskegee, Alabama. “Rickey” as he affectionately known, graduated from Benjamin Russell High School and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. He was an outdoor man who enjoyed hunting and fishing. On Friday, January 8, 2021, he departed this life at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, Alabama.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Gladys Reese of Auburn, AL; three children, Clinton (Arnesa) Grady of Opelika, AL, Maria Reese (Consrico “Ken”) Holmes of Montgomery, AL and Tina Reese of Opelika, AL; six grandchildren, Clay Bandy, Chase Maddox, Shundre Scott, Malik Scott, MaKenzie Holmes and MaKayla Holmes; a host other family and friends

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Daddy I miss you so much , It's not a day goes by you are not on mind I know you are resting and you are not on pain anymore BoBo is fine I love you daddy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Daddy, you were the best daddy I could have ever asked for. You were the best PAPA to your grandkids. Thank you for everything you did for me and your family. I know you are resting now. I love 💕 you! Maria Reese Holmes

Heartfelt thoughts go out to all of you in this time of sorrow. Phyllis Reese

And your sister Maria
Felicia

We are truly going to miss you Uncle Ricky . You have impacted all our lives . I know all your siblings have suffered a great loss Anita Rose, Butch, Michael, Jackie and Allen . We love you and remain forever in our hearts. Felicia Rose but known to you as Boom.

We Love you Darren and Renae

Rest well cousin Ricky. Melissa High Johnson & family

Love you Daddy ❤️

love you Rickey

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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