Chester Richard Reese, 71, of Checotah passed away December 18, 2019. He was born April 23, 1948 in Shawnee to Chester William and Ruth Iris Reese.
Rick loved his wife, daughters and held a special place in his heart for his mom and brother. He enjoyed fishing, gambling, flying airplanes. He also owned and loved watching race horses.
He served his country in the United States Army as a physicians assistant. He worked at Tinker Air Force Base, Rockwell and DP manufacturing before retiring from McAlester Ammunitions Depot.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marsha Ponder; children: Monica Sawdaye and her husband, Harry; Naomi Reese and Ruth Ann Reese; 10 grandchildren: 2 great grandchildren: nieces, nephews and extended family; and his favorite niece, Carla Dinsmore and her husband, Greg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Doyle Reese and Jimmy Reese; and one sister.
He was looking forward to the day he would be rejoined with his mom and brother again.