Mr. Joseph Willie Reese, 76, of Bassfield, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his residence.
He is the son of the late Willie and Roseanna Reese. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, Bassfield, Mississippi where he was the Sunday School Director.
Mr. Reese retired as a Supervisor at Georgia Pacific. He established the Joseph Reese Scholarship to reward and assist students who are seeking degrees in higher education at Historical Black Colleges or Universities. Mr. Reese was a Alcorn State University Alumni, member of Kappa Psi Fraternity, Mason, and board member of Prentiss Institute.
Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Wheeler Cemetery, Bassfield, Mississippi at 1pm.
He is survived by: brothers: Milton Reese of Bassfield, MS; Jimmy Lee Reese of New Orleans,LA; sister, Verta Bell Reese of Bassfield, MS; daughter, Dr. Kimberly Jackson of Phoenix City, AL; grandchildren: Alanna and Olivya Jackson both of Phoenix City, AL.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St. Paul Baptist Church, Bassfield, Mississippi at 10am-12noon.
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