William Reese

William "Petro" Reese, 71, of Steele, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at his home.

Born to Eules and Juanita (Lee) Reese, William was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. William served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Reese enjoyed watching sports, especially football. He loved spending time with his family and dogs. William was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Mae Reese; his parents; daughter, Monica McLeland; sister, Charlene Thorp; and his dog, Winston.

William leaves his children, Jerry Reese of Steele, Charlotte and Michael Terry of Steele, Scott Reese of Gentry, Ark., and Margie Starky of Forest City, Ark.;

Brother, Robert Reese of Jonesboro;

Sisters, Imogene and Bill Olson of Bossier City, La. and Maxine and Larry Ellis of Mt. Vernon, Ill.;

Aunt, Mary Reese of Blytheville;

Grandchildren, Victoria Reese, Miranda, Chase, and Chelsey Terry, Rhonda Mae Reese, Jerry "Bubba" Reese, Jr., Brittany Decker, Bryceton Allison, Cari Glass, Caleb Cooper, and Brittany Berry; and

Great-grandchildren, Kenley Terry, Aiden Rieathbaum, Jordyn Rieathbaum, Cali Rolland, Violet and Jade Glass, and McKenna Berry.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30th at 3:00 p.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Hyde officiating. Entombment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until service time.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.