Max Ray Reese

05/23/32- 09/24/25

Max left this world peacefully at the age of 93 surrounded by his loved ones.

Max Ray Reese was born 05-23-32 in Conover, NC the son of Brady Cornelius Bowman and Cecil Malcolm Reese.

Throughout his life Max was a source of love and support to his family. He was a devoted husband of 65 years to Carolyn Fowler Reese and loving father to his three children.

Max worked for the city of Hickory for 32 years.

Max was a follower of Jesus Christ and member of First United Methodist Church. Max was known for his quiet and strong demeanor to his family and friends.

Max is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughter Kay Robinson (David) of Ohio as well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Max was preceded in death by his two sons, Malcolm (Martha) of Bethlehem and David (Lisa) of Statesville.

Also surviving are his sisters, Betty Marshall and Patricia Sigmon as well as many numerous nieces and nephews.

The Reese family would like to thank Trinity Village and Carolina Caring for all the love and care given to Max and Carolyn over the past 3 years.

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise “ - Luke 23:43

Services will be held Sunday, September 28th with receiving of family and friends from 2-3pm at First United Methodist Church in Hickory following with the celebration of life at 3pm. A private burial for family will take place immediately after the service at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Max to Carolina Caring or First United Methodist of Hickory.

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

Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Reese family.