Richard Reese

Obituary For Richard Reese

Mr. Richard Reese

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Richard Reese of Tampa, FL will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, 915 E. Okaloosa Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604, Rev. Markus D. White, Pastor. Viewing will be 1-hour prior service at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Richard Reese was born on October 3, 1945, in Tampa, Florida to the late Mr. Walter C. and Dutchie Lee Reese. Mr. Reese was a longtime resident of Tampa in the Sulphur Springs Community. He attended Middleton High School in Tampa, Florida. Richard, affectionately called “Chain-Gang” had to compete with two older brothers and one older sister. As the family grew, he had to compete with his younger sisters. Although small in stature, he never backed down from a physical challenge. Growing up he enjoyed reading comic books, playing cards, dominos and watching westerns. In his early years as a young adult, he worked in the concrete business at Paul Schwartz and Jim Austin. He later decided that he wanted to change occupation and try his hands at picking fruit, so he traveled to New York with a group just to do that. He thought that this would be a great opportunity to leave home and travel. He experienced riding on the bus in the snow. Although, it was short lived; upon returning he decided that he wanted to do yardwork. Mr. Reese did yardwork until his physical limitations did not allow him to continue. The need for assistant living support; he lived at Ruby’s Residential care of Tampa. While there he made gifts for all his sisters and others including the residence at the facility. He remained there until his health began to decline. Thereafter, he went to reside with his sister, Yvonne for continuing care. Richard was a quiet outgoing man, who loved to have fun and dress. He was well known for his fashionable appearance. He had the gift of gab and a love for people.

He was preceded by: Two (2) Brothers, Willie James and Herman Reese, Sr. Grandfather, Reverend EarlyWilliams (Rosa) and Mrs. Eula Thomas.

He leaves to cherish his memory: Eight (8) sisters, Ruby Reese Bunts, Yvonne Reese Wright, Janice Reese Harden, Shirley Reese, Carolyn Reese Banks, Vivian Reese, Norma G. Reese, Maxine Reese Jackson (Doug). Nieces: Renee Brown (Mike), DaWanda Reese, Marion Knight-Marshall (Jimmy), Michele Anderson, Latisha Hammond, Alicia Reese, Nell and Lucinda Smith, Kaila Mathis, Amethyst Hammond. Nephews: Allen McKinnon, Keith McKinnon (Charlotte) and Kenneth McKinnon, Dallas Texas; Phillip and Abdul Knight; Herman Reese Jr.; Selevin and Eric Hammond; Burnell and Brian Anderson. One (1) uncle, Reverend John H. Williams (Lessie) Lakeland, Florida. A host of Great nieces and nephews; Great, Great, nieces and nephews. A host of friends in Sulphur Springs Community and the entire staff at Ruby’s Residential Care Facility. In lieu of flowers, you may share your expressions of love and support by way of a monetary donation to Ruby’s Residential Care 5905 N 32nd Street, Tampa FL via Cashapp.

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