Fred Leander Reese Jr.

Fred Leander Reese, Jr., 86, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at Brian Center East, Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born October 6, 1935 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Fred Leander Reese, Sr. and Mary Anna Smyre Reese.

Fred served his country for 20 years, retiring from the Army in 1974.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and loved riding motorcycles and traveling with the knobbies on trips.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Ann Eggers Reese; brothers, Louis Reese, Foy Reese, Wade Reese, Harold Reese, Hugh Reese and Ned Reese; and sisters, Helen Sherrill and Lois Hambright.

He is survived by his sons, Fred L. Reese, III and wife Michelle of Taylorsville, and Adam L. Reese and wife Lisa of Hudson; grandchildren, Christopher Reese and Ethen Reese; and brothers, Paul Reese and wife Linda of MN and Lee Reese and wife Donna of Conover.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory with Rev. Carl Hamm officiating. Caldwell County Honor Guard and the United States Army will be providing honors for Mr. Reese.

Condolences may be sent to the Reese family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.

The Reese family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home, Hickory, NC.