Death date: Jan 11, 2022
Mr. Edward Isaac Reece, age 91 of Austell, GA passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born December 27, 1930 in Powder Springs; the late son of Mr. Dillard Reece and the late Mrs. Bessie Hughes Reece. Mr. Reece retired from Read Obituary
Mr. Reece was an engaging, interesting, generous family man. He graciously welcomed you into his life and enveloped you with his kind way. His spirit lives through his gorgeous hydrangeas that he shared with us. Rest well, Boppy.
I knew him as Boppy. He was a fun man and a big family man. His family was very important to him. One memory of have of him was being at his house with Chuck and Barbara and we were playing games. We all had our cell phones sitting on the table, and Boppy not to be outdone, went to get his house phone and sat it beside him on the table. We all got a good laugh from that. I loved you from the moment I met you and you will be missed.
It was always an event when the “mayor” of Socktown came to visit. My Grandfather(Lewis Gresham) and Ed always had something entertaining going on. They were always laughing about something they were up too.
I was just moving a mill stone that Ed showed up with one day out of the blue with that came from our family’s mill in Austell. I have a lot of good memories of Ed from Fordson tractors to Flathead Fords. Jeff Chattin
Boppy was a very special man. I have only known him a couple of years sinve 2019 when I became his daughter in law. He always treated me as we had knowm each other for many years. He always made evryone feel welcome and special. RIP Boppy. Go rest high and spend time with your loving wife in Heaven.
What a special, special man Mr. Ed Reece was in my life. As a young girl he and Mrs. Reece opened their pool to our family to enjoy as if it was our own. His radiant smile coupled with the sweet fragrance of their gardenia shrubs always welcomed us to day full of fun and laughter. As life and growing up took us from those days and my driving years arrived, a day never went by without beeping my horn to wave to Mr. Reece as he sat on his front porch as I passed by. Seeing him along with his infamous "You Are Now Entering (or Leaving) Socktown" signs on his mailbox always brought a smile to my face.
Thinking about it now does, too. Oh, but don't forget the sneaky side of Mr. Reece! He and my husband, Kirk, who was my fiance at the time, devised a way to conceal a surprise visit by hiding Kirk's truck inside Mr. Reece's garage. He reveled in being a part of that trickery! Again, it makes me chuckle just to think about it. After I married Kirk and moved away, it was (and still is) a treat to drive by his house while in town and remember all the happiness and fun I had there.
With great sadness Kirk and I will not be able to attend tomorrow's services to honor and remember the wonderful man that Mr. Reece was. My heart hurts for the family as they grieve his loss and learn what life feels like without his presence, but I imagine and hope that all the great and happy memories that are lovingly stored in their hearts and minds will carry them through. Hugs to all of you.
Jana (Stephens) Becker
Such a sweet man! I remember the pride and yet humility he displayed while showing us the lighthouse. ....and the beautiful hydrangeas that lined his property.... God called a wonderful man home and he will be greatly missed.
