Mr. Tommy Frank Reese III's Obituary
Frank Reese was called home on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in Meridian, MS. He passed peacefuily at his home surrounded by the ones he loved, laughed with, and lived for, after a brief struggle with cancer. He was 87 years of age. Frank was born in Memphis, TN to Frank and Theresa Reese on December 15 1927 the oldest of 3 sons. After graduating high school ' ' he left home and attended Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, AL. He was very proud of his military career and a veteran of the US Air Force as well as, the Merchant Marines and traveled the world. He married the love of his life, Irma Jean Leflore in 1958. They raised their six children in Qyeens, NY, where they enjoyed an active family and social life, creating many lifetime friendships and cherished memories. Frank worked in New York City as a Senior Court Clerk, until his retirement in 1991 and relocation back to Meridian, MS. He was an intellectually gifted man, who never tired of expanding his wealth of knowledge. Frank will be especially remembered for his endless dedication to his family and loved ones, creating a home that welcomed friends and strangers alike with good conversations, food and music. He was an active member of the Knights of Peter Claver at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Reese,Jr.; mother, Theresa Reese; brothers, Gerald and George and one son, Floyd Anthony Reese. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Irma Jean of fifty-six years, three sons, Christopher, Michael and Darian; two daughters, Teresa and Trichele; his grandchildren Kiesha and Reese; great-granddaughter Asaiah, as well as, sister-in-law Daisy Reese, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family relatives. We thank God for the gift of his life, his love and the blessing of the time we spent with him.
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