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Official Obituary of

Kenneth Reece

December 31, 1942 ~ July 19, 2025 (age 82) 82 Years Old

Kenneth Reece Obituary

Kenneth Reece, age 82, passed away on July 19, 2025. Born in 1942 to William and Bledie Reece, Kenneth found his calling as a farmer, dedicating his life to the land he loved. His hard work and commitment to his craft were matched only by his deep sense of pride in his work and his community.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Phillips of Boone, NC; stepsons, Douglas Phillips of Fleetwood, NC, and Jeremy Phillips of Moyok, NC; sister-in-law, Sue (Joe) Hicks; brother-in-law Leslie (Shirley) Morgan; cousin, Naomi Bays of Elizabethon, TN; and three grandchildren, Alexander, Matthew, and William Phillips, all of Moyok, NC.

He will be remembered for his hard work and the love he shared with his family.

Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reece family.

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