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Obituary For Willie Ferrell "Sonny" Reese
Funeral service for Willie Reese, 85, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 21935 U.S. Highway 80, Opelika, AL 36804 with interment in Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 908 Hughley Road, Opelika, AL 36804, Reverend Rodney Adkins will officiate.
Mr. Reese, who passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born December 7, 1940, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Reese will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his memory: seven children, Brenda (Leon) Beard, Linda Reese, Ronald (Jackie) Reese, Michael (Pamela) Reese all of Opelika, AL, JoAnne Reece of Auburn, AL, Quanetta (Roderick) Johnson of Montgomery, AL and Makiya Reese of Camp Hill, AL; fifteen grandchildren, Antonio Reese, Anntionetta Reese, Andreas Card, Charnetta Reese, Chiquita Reese, Kawandra Reese, Chasman Reese, Lamarcus Reese McGhee, Roderick Johnson, Jr., JaQuena Johnson, Jayln Johnson, Jorlyn Johnson, Jakaylei Johnson, Ronald Reese, Jr. and Danielle Wilborn; a host of great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyn Reece of Opelika, AL and Brenda (Dave) Ashby of East Orange, NJ; one brother, Willie James Reese of Bronx, NY; three bonus children, Dorothine Vaughn, Barbara Jackson and Janice Edwards; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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You taught me alot jus being around you and i listened to every single word you said rest easy "pop)
We must not grieve when loved ones leave, Only God knows what is best. When our work on earth is done, We must cross the bridge of rest.
With Deepest Sympathy, Gloria Dinah Giles & The Reese Family
We are sending our deepest sympathies to the Reese Families for the loss of your loved one. Praying for God to comfort you all during this difficult time. Cynthia Austin and Family
In these moments, when there are no words, know that the ones we love remain beside us, now and always. Your dad had a way of keeping us entertained and he will always be remembered. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
