Howard "Butch" Reece, Jr.
February 5, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Howard “Butch” Reece, Jr., 69, of Asheville, died on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his residence.
Butch was a son of the late Myrtle Murrell and Howard V. Reece, Sr.
Mr. Reece proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Fox Reece; daughters, Nicole Gardner (Scott), and Heather Reece Jackson (Lee); sons, Chantrey Reece (Crystal), and Aaron Reece (Julie); six granddaughters, Brittany DeRidder, Katrina Jackson, Sabrina Jackson, Amelia Reece, Savvy Reece, and Dawn Reece; four grandsons, Josh Carter, Drew Jackson, Landon Fannon, and Asher Reece; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Olivia, Paisley, Gabe, Chloe, and Nova; sister, Carolyn Sprouse; and brothers, James “Eddie” Reece (Wanda), Gary Reece (Sharon), and Robert “Bobby” Reece (Virginia).
The funeral service for Mr. Reece will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. Interment with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. A direct link to their site is listed below under "Charities."
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Joyce and family, my prayers for you all as you go through this time of loss and grieving. I have known Butch most of my life. He was a good friend.
My heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Chantrey and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Peace and comfort comes in knowing that he is in a better place than we can ever imagine and you will see him again someday.
Joyce, my love and prayers go to you and the family. If the Class of Enka High 1971 can do anything please let me know. May God bring you peace and comfort.
So sorry for the loss I did let my dad Charles Christopher know your family is in our prayers
Joyce, so sorry you are having to go through this. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I worked with Howard at Daniels for many years. He was a hard worker and as soon as you became acquainted with him, you began to respect him as a gentleman and friend. He would always go out of his way to accommodate everyone. We pray God’s comfort and peace over the whole family.
Howard and I worked closely for many, many years at Daniels. I was almost like a lost child when he retired. I am still reeling with shock over his loss. I still think of calling for him when something goes wrong in my office. Joyce, please accept my sincere sympathy for you and your family members. My prayers will be with you at this most difficult time.
My sincere condolences and prayers of comfort go out to the family during this time of loss. Howard was great to work with; an extraordinary man who will be greatly missed.
Chris Hughes, The Daniels Group
Chantrey and family. My thought and prayers for comfort goes out to your family. So sorry for your loss.
I am very sorry for your loss
To all the Reece Family: We are sorry for you loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed seeing Butch and all the Reece family at the Lance family reunion.
We will be remembering you during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Genevieve Lance Shope and family