William Lee "Boo" Reese Obituary (1930

Deacon William Lee Reese (Boo) was born on September 1, 1930 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He was the third child of twelve born to James T. Reese, Sr. and Mary Lee Williams Reese. At an early age he was baptized and joined Gilfield Baptist Church in Kenbridge, Virginia, where he served faithfully and remained an active member until his death. He completed his Junior High education in the Lunenburg County School System. He later became an ASE Certified Automotive Mechanic and worked for Fort Lee Army Post, Kenbridge Ford Company and Carson Ford Motors. For years, he was known in the county as the "Go to Mechanic" for working on cars. After retiring, he enjoyed working with Hood Brothers Garage in Victoria, Virginia until he left to care for his wife, Alma. He was caring, kind, generous, loving and a devoted husband; father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a man of great wisdom, always willing to listen and do whatever he could for whoever needed his help. He enjoyed talking on the phone on three-way with his sisters, watching game shows like Family Feud and Christian networks. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. At the blessed age of ninety he peacefully entered eternal rest on June 14, 2021 at his home with his children by his side. William is preceded in death by his wife, Alma; two sons, Lucius and Ricardo; four brothers, Thomas, James, Jr., Herman and Otis; two sisters, Alice and Ruby. He leaves to cherish his memories, his sons and daughters, Edwin Lee ( Patty ) of Oviedo , FL, Clarence (Aaron) of Petersburg, VA, Gracie Ghee ( Charles), Shelia McWilliams( Gabriel) of Upper Marlboro, MD and William Lorenzo of Petersburg, VA; two brothers, Collin (Betty) of Alexandria, VA, Bernell (Mary) of Glendale, MD; three sisters, Piccolia Johnson and Arlene Lowery ( Walter) of Richmond, VA and Edna Fitzgerald of Capitol Heights, MD; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Reese, Ruby Pritchett and Ruth Donahue; one brother-in-law, Elwood Callahan; fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces , nephews, extended family and friends. He also had a special friend, Mrs. Gloria Bruce, and special long time nurse, Deborah Craven. Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ 1:00 P.M. at Gilfield Baptist Church, Kenbridge, Virginia; Reverend Vernell Netteberg, Eulogy Visitation: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at S.P. Jones and Son Funeral Home, Kenbridge, Virginia Interment: Reese's Family Cemetery, Kenbridge, Virginia