Robert Lee (Dugan)Reese, Jr
d. September 14, 2010
Robert Lee (Dugan)Reese, Jr
Highlands, NC - Robert Lee Reese, Jr. (Dugan), age 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Robert Lee Reese, Sr. and Myrtle Henderson Reese. He was a painter and finish carpenter, and was a US Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Highlands First Baptist Church, and a member of the American Legion in Highlands. He was retired from the Highlands Fire and Rescue after twenty years of service from 1969 to 1989. He was an avid golfer with many first place trophies, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Sue Ledford Reese; two daughters, Karen Reese of Highlands, NC and Donna Hoffman of Carbondale, Colorado; two sons, Kevin Reese and wife Barbara and David Reese all of Highlands, NC; three sisters, Faye Sewell of Texas, Lucy Reese of Jacksonville, FL and Anne Wilson of Clemson, SC; two brothers, Ray Reese of Concord,NC and Furman Reese of Seneca,SC; five grandchildren; Tara Reese Ray, Devon Reese, Michael Reese, Austin Reese, and Alexa Reese; one great-grandchild, Channing Ray. He was preceded in death by a son Michael Reese.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 18th at 3:00pm at Highlands First Baptist Church, with Chaplain Mary Wetzel and Mr. Cecil Deas officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ross Brooks, David Head, Chris Hoffman, Bobby Newton, Dennis Potts, Mark Rogers, Mike Rogers and Derek Taylor. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside rites. The Highlands Fire Department and members of Satolah and Cashiers Fire Departments will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday, two hours prior to the service at Highlands First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to a Charity of ones choice.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
