Reese was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Everyone liked him. He worked in sales most of his life. The last 15 years he made customized golf clubs. Reese loved golf! He played as long as he could. He was also a WWII veteran and very proud to serve his country.
Reese is preceded in death by his parents: Ida Dee Richardson and Joe Hardy Reese; his sons: Britt Riddle, Kirby Riddle and Reese Riddle; his sister, Mary Lou Johannessen and brothers: John Riddle and James Riddle. Reese is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Helen LaVerne Dorlac Riddle; his daughters: Brenda Murphy and Linda Riddle and son, Rocky Riddle; sisters: Linda Shirley, Peggy Huseman, Betty Moore, Mary Reese Holland of Mississippi and his brother, Joel Reese of Austin. Reese had 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.