Pickens, SC – Mr. Richard Henry Reece, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 28, 2021. Mr. Reece was born in Pickens, South Carolina and was the son of the late Jesse Reece and Edna Dillard Riggins Reece. He was a loving husband to Nancy Brown Reece.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years Nancy and a daughter Edna Bowers (Randy) from McColl, South Carolina and a son Olin Reece (Laura Bartoloni) from Chapin, South Carolina and his loving and precious grandchildren Kahlea and Kasper. Also surviving is one sister Anne Pace from Brevard, North Carolina. Mr. Reece leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Mr. Reece was predeceased by two brothers Gerald and Jack Reece.
Mr. Reece is a member at Grace United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Pickens High School, Greenville Technical College and USC Spartanburg. Mr. Reece served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked most of his career as a cost accountant for several large companies. After retiring in 2013, he never stopped working by volunteering at food banks, the American Legion Post #11, for his church Grace United Methodist Church, the Honor Flight of Upstate, South Carolina and board member of Registration and Election Commission of Pickens County. At the time of his death, he was serving as the financial officer of the American Legion Post #11 in Pickens, South Carolina and as treasurer of the UMM of Grace United Methodist Church. As a member of Grace UMC Mr. Reece served on numerous committees.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday August 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church 309 East Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, South Carolina 29671. The family will gather at the church’s fellowship hall for visitation with friends and family from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM. Memorial service will be officiated by the Reverend Valerie Mireb.
In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory by donating to the American Legion Post #11 at 185 Hagood Street, Pickens, South Carolina 29671 or to Grace United Methodist Church UMM at 309 East Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, South Carolina 29671.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Reece family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com
