Brian Cornelius Reese Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Brian Cornelius Reese

Funeral service for Brian Reese, 50, formerly of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 4881 US Highway 29 North, Auburn, AL 36830 with interment in the church cemetery, Pastor Thomas Brown, officiating and Reverend Kourtney Wesley, Eulogist. (Facial covering is required).

Mr. Reese, who passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, was born September 29, 1972 in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, April 28, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required).

Mr. Reese will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory: three daughters, Nia N. Reese, Kennedy K. Reese, and Bre A. Reese; a granddaughter, Kamora Matthews; three brothers, Martin D. Reese, Brandon McCurdy and Rodney McCurdy; three nieces, MarNasia Reese, MarKeeya Reese and MarCayla Reese; his significant other, Melanie Smith, her two sons, Calvin and Christopher Smith and granddaughter, Dallas Smith; former wife, Ayana Reese; special cousin Jackie Hill; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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To the Reese family, first, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all. My heart hurts for you all.
Secondly, thank you all for sharing the big fella with all of us in Flint, Alabama and elsewhere. Not only was he a great friend, but he was genuinely a great guy to me and my family.
Lastly, may the pain of his passing be replaced by the joy of his life. Keeping you all in my prayers. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💐💐💐

Brian, you were truly one of a kind and we will miss you on this side. You weren't just our barber, you were our friend. We do have hope and reassurance that we will see you in that great getting up morning. Rest well my friend. Chris, Laketa, CJ, LaChrista and Travis Seay

My sincerest condolences go out to the Reese family doing this difficult time.

My condolences and prayers of comfort go out to the family and friends. Brian was a mild-mannered individual as I knew him only as a Facebook friend. May GOD keep and bless each of you. William E. Paradise and family

My condolences and prayers of comfort go out to the family and friends. Brian was a mild-mannered individual as I knew him only as a Facebook friend. May GOD keep and bless each of you.

My sincere condolences to the Family. Brian will be missed. Tamikka Radford

Our Condolences Goes Out To The Reese Family In The Loss Your Love ❤️ One,The Have God Another Angel 👼 To Put In His Beautiful Kingdom He Pick A Humble Soldier To Come Be With Him. May The Keep The Family In His Arm s To Comfort You At This Time Of This Storm. Constance Echols & The Tarver &Collier Family😇👼👼❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Our friend and "Best Barber" ....You will truly be Miss in Madison. We will be Praying for your Family: Always Phillip & Debra Jefferson

RIP

My prayers are with Brain family especially his daughters. He was the best most humble person/barber. Definitely will be missed

Brian Reese a true friend you will be miss my prayers go out to your family.Phillp & Debra Jefferson.

My dear friend/barber this is so hard for me! I remember all the laughs we shared, all the last minute appointments you made for me, the advice, the long talks and the love!!! Words offer little comfort during this difficult time, but my prayer is for peace for his children, family, friends and all those that loved him. Rest on "Beastie" until we meet again. Your friend Arnita

A True friend that will be missed Mr Big Daddy Fly My Brother Fly! Berry Family

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