Obituary of Arnold R. Reece
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Arnold 'Ray' Reece, age 57, of Smith Street, Vilas, died unexpectedly Friday morning, November 18, 2011 at his home. Ray was born March 8, 1954 in Watauga County to Dillard and Gladys Townsend Reece. He was a native of the Valle Crucis community where he worked most of his life in farming. Ray was well known for his mechanic skills. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, working on cars, visiting friends and going to the flea markets.
Mr. Reece is survived by his son, Charlie Wade Reece of Boone, his daughter, Angela Dawn Reece of Banner Elk; brother, Forrest Reece and wife, Jane, of Valle Crucis, two sisters, Thelma Byrd of Valle Crucis and Marie Aldridge and husband, Jerry, of Foscoe; nephew, Kenneth Reece of Valle Crucis, great niece, Bailey Reece , and special friends, Charles and Betty Church, Tom and Floretta Hollars, Bud Dollar and Roger Isaacs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Reece, brother-in-law, Jack Byrd, paternal grandparents, Andy and Mandy Reece, maternal grandparents, Cling and Jodie Townsend, and his long time companion, Fritz, his dog.
Memorial services for Ray Reece will be conducted Tuesday evening, Novemer 22, 2011, at 7 o'clock at Faith Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Sonny Younce. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 until 7 o'clock, prior to services, at Faith Baptist Church.
At other times, friends may call at the home of Forrest and Jane Reece, 2010 Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of Austin and Barnes Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the website austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reece family.