Benjamin Charles Reese
September 29, 1930 ~ December 19, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Benjamin Charles “Bennie”Reese, 75, of Asheville entered into eternal peace Monday, December 19, 2005 at St. Joseph Campus Mission Hospital after a season of
declining health.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Elinor Miller Reese, a member of Grace Baptist Church, former Sunday School teacher, and member of the Boy Scouts of America as well as many other youth organizations. Mr. Reese was an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict and is noted for starting the Young Republicans Club at WNC University. He retired as a school teacher from the public school system and later worked at the Billy Graham Training Center-The Cove.
Surviving are his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda Owen Reese; a daughter, Tara Reese of Asheville; a son, 2nd Lt. Benjamin O. Reese of Tyndall AFB Panama City, FL; and a proud Granddaddy to Kathryn Mann.
A funeral service will be held 2:00pm Friday at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. D.L. Wayne Adkisson officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Mausoleum.
His family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00pm Friday prior to the service at the church.
Groce Funeral Home Patton Ave. are assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 1131 Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.
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All my love and prayers are with you and your family.
Benjamin was a real credit to his
country,state and community. He
provided our Air Force JROTC with two wonderful young adults and I know he was so proud of both of them. Chief Larry Fowelr, USAF/Ret
Mr Reese was like a dad to me because I pretty much grew up with Tara and BJ. It was a profound honor to have known Bennie and be able to have enjoyed his smile and laughter. I have never met a kinder soul. He will sorely be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS GREAT TIME OF LOSS.
PAUL, LYNN, JENNY, MATT, & VICKI
I never met him in person,and yet his touches me with his love.The kind of love that Jesus taught us to be.He brought his Daughter and Son to be a fine human being,a good father and a loving husband.Not only his children,he also cared for lots of others,that including me.From miles away I’m singing you a love song,to accompanied you on your way to Heaven.Dear Jesus,please take care of our Dad…
Brenda…You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers…Jerry
Although we don’t see each other much these days, know that I love you all very much and I have good and lasting memories of Bennie. A very old saying goes ‘The Glory of God is man fully alive.’ If any man was truly alive it was Bennie. God shined through him like the sun. Brenda, he affected me more than you know because he trusted me with your children.
I love you all and my and Barb’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eric
To the family of Bennie Reese
(Brenda, Tara and Benjamin):
I didn’t really get to know Bennie all that well, but in many ways he has impacted much of what I am currently doing here at WCU. I recently began teaching here at WCU. One of the first groups I looked up was the Young Republicans [AKA College Republicans] here on campus. They are still going strong and thriving. Bennie was a big part of that since he started it some years ago!
As a former legislator [I was honored to serve in the NC House of Representatives (2001-02)], I don’t whether I was prouder of Bennie’s
efforts with the Republicans or with his work at the Billy Graham Training Center. Either way, please
know that he will be missed. Please also accept my apologies for not being able to attend the service. Meanwhile, if there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to call upon me. And despite your loss, I hope you can all enjoy the special blessings of this our LORD’s special season.
GOD bless!!!!
Sincerely yours –
(Former)Representative Mark Crawford
(828) 293-0780 [Cullowhee]
Bennie and I were next-door neighbors for many years in Sylva and he served a manager for athletic teams at the old Sylva High School, A good friend and a good man. I’ll miss him.
Bennie and I lived across the street from each other for a time in Sylva. I lived in Little Doc Nichols’ house. We use to play and have a lot of fun together. I’m sorry about his death. John Gibson
We are remembering you in our prayers.
TARA TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER.
LOTS OF LOVE
TALLIE
Brenda,
Cindy and I are remembering you during these days. Bennie was a fine man and we treasure the friendship that we enjoyed.
Blessings and peace.
Derrill Smith