Edward H. Reece

Edward married Sarah J. Johnson about 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 26 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1998 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Johnny A. Reece, age 93, of 1173 Bulldog, Trade, TN passed away on Friday evening, December 3, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Watauga County, NC on November 2, 1928 to the late Ed Reece and Sarah Johnson Reece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Reece, and brothers, Arvil Reece and Burl Reece.

Johnny was a hard worker. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Reece; son, Jerry Reece and wife Jennett; sisters, Marie Mast and Betty Lewis; grandchildren, Shane Reece and wife Amanda and Brittany Reece; great grandchildren, Ethan Reece, Alyssa Holmes, Payten Faries, and Caleb Faries; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.. The graveside service and burial will follow at Trade Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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Burl James Reese, age 86, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1931 in Johnson County, TN to the late Ed H. and Sarah Johnson Reese. Mr. Reese was also preceded in death by his daughter Brenda Reese Wallace, one brother; Arvil Reese and one sister; Jewel Reese.

Mr. Reese was a retired farmer and Inspector with Bernhardt Furniture. Mr. Reese was a loving and devoted husband and father, and adored his grandchildren dearly. He loved his Lord and Savior and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Nola Price Reese of the home; one son, Joel "JC" Reese of Granite Falls; one daughter, Tracy Reese Watson and husband Michael "Weezie" of Lenoir. He is also survived by one brother; Johnny Reese and wife JoAnn of Mountain City, TN; two sisters, Marie Reese Mast of Cove Creek, NC, and Betty Reese Lewis of Callahan, FL. The special joys of his life were his grandchildren; Jonathan L. Wallace and wife Jessie, Jacob R. Wallace and wife Jennifer, Michelle W. Bentley and husband Dusty and Chris W. Watson. Mr. Reese also has eight great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Reverend Billy Mitchell.

Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 PM one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Watson, Garry Wallace, Chris Watson, Dusty Bentley, Jacob Wallace and Archie Wallace.