Briann Keath Reese

Briann Keath Reese was the youngest son born on September 29, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Willie Henry Reese and Janice Eileen Burton. Briann has seven siblings, Willie Reese, Valencia Metcalf, Daphne Reese, Louis Reese, Stephen Reese, Erika Reese, and Ayana Reese-Miller.

Briann grew up in Chicago, Illinois until the age of sixteen when the family moved to San Diego, California for a better life. He went to San Diego High School where he excel in all his studies and was a sprinter on the track team. After graduating from high school, Briann hit the ground running as he looked forward to the next chapter in life as a grown independent MAN. As a young man Briann loved to cook and give back to everyone. It was those traits and his drive that set him on a path to becoming a chef and one day an owner of his very own restaurant. He has always had that very strong trait of caring and taking care of everyone no matter how challenging. If Briann had a say, it was going to happen. That was Briann.

As Briann worked his way up the latter of success in the culinary arts industry in the cities of San Diego, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angles he finally settled in Phoenix, Arizona in 2003 where he meet, got to know and became close to more family on his father’s side. It was also there he meet a lovely young women by the name of Crystal Coleman. It was through their union that his son, Brian Keith Reese Jr. and daughter Tamia Faith Reese were brought into this world and would give him a love and joy of being a father that was priceless. Becoming father only made him more determined to strive to be the best and to provide for his children. There wasn’t a conversation or gathering that didn’t go by without him praising his kids and family. Family was number one to him and it showed.

He dedicated his life to being the best father, son, brother and person to everyone close to him. He has made and will continue to make an impact on everyone he loves and touched.

On August 8, 2013 the lord called Briann Keath Reese home to eternal rest. May his soul find peace, favor, and acceptance with his maker and indeed may his good works live on.

Briann is preceded in death by his father Willie Henry Reese.

Left to cherish and to never forget his memories are his children, Brian and Tamia Reese, mother: Janice Reese, brothers and sisters: Willie, Valencia, Daphne, Louis, Stephen, Erika, Ayana, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that loved him dearly. The gates of haven were opened, a gentle voice said come in, and with a farewell unspoken, he calmly entered home.

Briann, you will surely be missed. You left a void in all of our

hearts that cannot be filled. May you enjoy this eternal, peaceful journey God has set for you. We love you Briann. We will continue praying on your transition into heaven. You won’t hurt no more were you’re going Briann. May God place

his shield around his child, and let the angels guide you home. A memorial service will be held at Funeraria del Angel Greer Wilson Funeral Home on 5921 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix, Az 85033 at 1:00pm on Friday August 16, 2013.

Don't grieve for me, for now im free. Im following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Task left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at close of day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free!