William "Billy" Francis Reese

William (Billy) Francis Reese, 70 years old, passed away peacefully at his home in Beaver Dam.

William was born in Hillsborough, NC to Dr. Gene L. Reese and Mary Frances Reese.

He had an Associates Degree in Architecture Design from Catawba Valley Community College. He retired after 35 years from UPS. He also worked at Mystery Hill and various other places. He worked with the Watauga County Project on Aging delivering Meals on Wheels. He received the Volunteer of the Year award.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother Dr. Ronnie (Doc) Reese.

William is survived by his brother, Johnny (Jr) Reese of Boone; sister Rebekah Reese Adams of Wilkesboro, sister Patricia Reese Yale and her husband Rick Yale of Hays; niece Carli Adams and great niece Drew Hoofnagle of Asheville; nephew Daniel Adams and his wife Alisha Adams; great niece Avery Adams of Silver Spring, MD. He is also survived by step-siblings, Boyd, Travis, Evin and Elaine.

William was a very kind – hearted person. He loved working outside on his farm when he was able to do so. He was an expert on getting information on our family genealogy.

We will miss him so much but we know he is in Heaven with no more pain and in Heaven with our family that have passed before him.

We would like to express a special thank you to Eric and Dorcus Hodges for all the years taking care of him at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Dobyns officiating and speakers, Tim Hagaman & David Welborn.

There will be a gathering of friends prior to the service from 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM.

Family requests no food. Flowers will be accepted at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home for the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to, Watauga County Project on Aging, 132 Poplar Grove Connector Unit A, Boone, NC 28607

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reese family.

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