Mr. John Wesley Reece Jr.
July 3, 1952 – February 1, 2023
Mr. John Wesley Reece Jr., age 70, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Wesley was born on July 3, 1952 in Pensacola, Florida. He was a graduate of Lyman Ward Military Academy in Camphill, Alabama and then attended Troy University.
Wesley enjoyed photography, custom cars, motorcycles and was also an avid firearms collector. He was a history buff as well and participated in many Civil War re-enactments in period clothing. Wesley had a big heart, lived life with passion and loved being with his family. He was also a member of The Church in Scottsdale, Arizona.
He is survived by:
Sons: John Wesley Reece & Kelby Smith
Sister: Deborah Reece Blesser Blanpied
Brothers: Michael Reece & Henry Reece
Half-Siblings: Joseph Reece & Rachel Reece
Nieces & Nephews: Christopher Blesser, Isabelle Blanpied-Dorroh, Elizabeth Reece, Joshua Reece, & Ryan Reece
Preceded in death by:
Parents: John Wesley Reece & Vesta Ramona Reece
Wife: Charlotte Strange Reece
Pallbearers: John Reece, Kelby Smith, Christopher Blesser, Joshua Reece, Ryan Reece, & Rome Reece
The family is accepting flowers
Visitation
Date of Visitation: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne
Visitation Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Funeral
Date of Funeral: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Fischer Cemetery
Funeral Time: 1:30 PM
Officiating: Rev. Wayne Killian