John spent a successful 27 years with the United States Air Force. He began his career in Radar Control, served on the front during the Vietnam War and round out his military service as the Director of Education at the Barksdale NCO Academy. From no stripes to Chief Master Sergeant, the highlight of his career was to have his son-in-law pay him for his first salute upon his OTC graduation.
Following his dedicated military service, he continued serving his community by, successfully completing another 29 years, with Bossier Parish Schools. John entered as a JROTC instructor. He developed the largest JROTC unit in the Nation at Haughton High School, geared up new units at Benton and Plain Dealing High, and culminated his active service as the Supervisor of Transportation. He managed this all while raising two children; assisting his Japanese wife’s acclimation into the Western culture; climbed the military success ladder amidst 10 relocations between the states and overseas; transitioning into the Public Education sector; yet also obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Louisiana Tech.
CMSgt Reser’s most prized accomplishments were, the success of his wife in the work force and his children’s successes with careers and life. Dad loved on his family, then even more, on his grandchildren, but never forgot the friends that walked by his side through the adventure.
Mr. Reser is preceded in death by his wife, Kiyoko Reser; parents, Kirby Reser and Hazel Tolbert Fly.
He is survived by his son, John H. Reser Jr.; daughter, Suzette Hadden (& David); grandchildren, Joshua Hadden, Emiley Reser Chiasson (& Jake), John Austin Reser, Christopher Ekberg and Jon David Hadden (& Christine).
A graveside service will be at 1:30 pm, at Hill Crest Memorial Park, Haughton, LA within the Mausoleum chapel, Saturday, August 13.
Please send donations on behalf of John H. Reser, for children in need in Bossier Parish Schools.
