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Ernest William Reece, age 72, passed away on June 22, 2025.
He was born on April 12, 1953, to the late William Oliver and Bletie Fletcher Reece. Ernest built a lifelong career in concrete finishing and retired after many years of dedicated work in the industry.
He was preceded in death by parents William Oliver and Bletie Reece.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Reece and wife Elaine of Boone, NC; cousin Naomi Bays of Elizabethton, TN; and cousins Sue and Kay.
Graveside services will be held on Friday June 27, 2025 at Mount Gilead Church Cemetery at 2PM. Pastor Dean Estep will be officiating the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reece family
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