Clarence M. Reese, age 58, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Tuskegee, Alabama.
He was born on June 20, 1959 to Frances (Louise) Edwards (Reese) and Clarence Cowherd of Lebanon, KY; later adopted by Joe L. Reese of Auburn, Alabama.
In his early years he moved to Louisville, Kentucky; along with his parents Louise and Joe Reese. Clarence graduated from Shawnee High School. In 1976 at the age of seventeen, Clarence entered into the United States Military and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Clarence also served as a military police officer from 1980-1985 and later was honorably discharged.
Clarence was an active member of the organization of free masonry and in 2015 joined Missionary Baptist pastor KJ Jones of Tuskegee, Alabama.
Family was important to him, he was loved and cherished by many. He leaves behind:
Parents: Joe and Louise Reese—Lebanon, KY.
Wife: Vicki Reese: Milwaukee, WI.
Two Daughters: Portia L. Shoulders—Louisville, KY;
Cherish A.M. Reese—Dothan, AL.
Two Sons: Christopher W. Reese—,
Quentin A. Reese-- both of Milwaukee, WI.
Sisters: Laura Reese—Louisville, KY.
Diane Johnson—Atlanta, GA.
Brothers: Keith Cowherd;
Anthony Cowherd;
Eric Tinsley—all of Louisville.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 2, 2018 at the St. Augustine Catholic Church, with interment in the Lebanon National Cemetery, with Military Honor conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitations will be held Friday, March 2, 2018 from 9:30-10: 30 A.M. at Bosley Funeral Home, Lebanon, Ky.