Max Ray Reese Obituary

The world bids farewell to Max Ray Reese (Hickory, North Carolina), departing on September 24, 2025 at the age of 93. Max leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Max departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Max may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Max leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Brady Cornelius Bowman and Cecil Malcolm Reese; and his sons, Malcolm (Martha) of Bethlehem and David (Lisa) of Statesville. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Fowler Reese; his daughter Kay Robinson (David) of Ohio; and his sisters, Betty Marshall and Patricia Sigmon. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Max to Carolina Caring or First United Methodist of Hickory.