Richard Lowell Reel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Lowell Reel of Apopka, Florida, born in Sanford, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 11, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lowell Reel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifford R. Reel and Lulu Urquhart; his wife Thelma Reel; his sisters, Nancy Spurles and Linda Johnson; and his brothers-in-law, James Nail and Sidney Gornto.
He is survived by: his children, Richard L. "Rick" Reel, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL and Cathy; his son-in-law Terry Bishop of Atkinson; his sister Patty Varnes of Gainesville, FL; and his sister-in-law Doris Nail of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to either St. Jude's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at: stjude.org/give.html or Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or online at: woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
