Charles Buddy Reese Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Charles Buddy Reese

Mr. Charles Buddy Reese, 87,departed this life on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence in Shelby, NC. He was born on October 5, 1933 in Carnegie PA to the late George and Mary White Reese.

Charles was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the Navy, he became a professional Body Builder, traveling and winning several tournaments and trophies. Along with body building, he was employed with the U.S. Postal Service before retiring. After leaving school at an early age to help his parents economically, he returned and received his High School diploma in 1975 to show to his family the importance that education was essential.

He met his beloved wife Gladys at her sister’s wedding and followed her back to Maryland until she said yes to marry him. Out of their union were four children born and they remained united in holy matrimony until her passing in 2017.

After rededicating his life to the Lord in 2018, Charles joined Wheat Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, NC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marie Reese.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Vivian Lawrence of Shelby, NC, James Avery Reese of Pittsburgh, PA, Yvonne Reese Denise Quinones (Geraldo) of Puerto and Marvin Lee Reese (Susan) of Pittsburgh; one brother, Raymond Reese (Thelma); one sister, Lois Williams both of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Donna Lawrence-Brown, Danny Lawrence, Jr., Vivian Lawrence Mosley, Latria Lawrence Giles (David), Jessica Lawrence Anderson (David),Donald Lawrence, (Lisa), Sarah Lawrence Etinne (John), David Lawrence (Tanisha), Denise Lawrence, Kanisha Reese, DeAngelo Dawkins, Kevin Dawkins and Samuel Quinones; thirty-four great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Reese are private. Burial will take place at Wheat Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, NC.

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Sending my condolences to the family. I enjoyed talking with Mr. Reese while doing his taxes and chatting with his daughter. I know he will be missed by his family. May God bless and keep you all during this difficult time. Kathy Scott

Ur da best love u

You will be missed

U will always be missed so sudden I couldn't even tell u goodbye but forever will u b in my heart not a day go by that I think we just shared time and now u off to a better place love u always forever u was like my granddad peace c u on the other side

Love u

Grandad i will always have u in my heart tria love u for life

The circle has been broken. I love you! your only sister "Sis"

I will always remember u we had beautiful times together where to start from lil feet to now grown i will always be ur monster u were da best grandad any person can ask for rip love forever Sarah

You are the best Earthly father in the whole world. You always support and encourage me to do better. Your love was unconditional and for that I will never forget you. Your daughter forever Vivian

My condolences to our family. May Uncle Charles Rest In Peace.

To my Family, Although the distance is great, you are close in my heart. I will be remembering you in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Charles will never be forgotten, we have many happy memories to share.

Cousins with deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I'm praying for comfort of your heart for you are not alone. Love You Marsha

Dear Cousins, With deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad; my Uncle.
May the knowledge that others share your grief be a comfort to you in your loss.
I love you
Wanda