Wayne Alan Reese Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne Alan Reese of Hickory, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 8, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Alan Reese to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thelma Irene Hefner Reese and Ned Crowson Reese; his wife Janet Lynn Reese; and his brothers, Larry, Hugh and Carroll Reese.
He is survived by: his daughter Buffy R. Jordan (Ronnie) of Granite Falls; his stepchildren, Paul Howard of Hickory, Lisa Melton of Hickory and Jeffrey Howard of Hickory; his granddaughter Whitney Begley of Granite Falls; his great grandchild Zoey Begley of Granite Falls; his stepgrandchildren, Cameron Williams (Haili) of Granite Falls, Hannah Melton (Noah) of Hickory, Jeremy Jordan (Jennifer) of Hickory and Jessica Jordan of Morganton; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Kylar and Braylen Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hickory Bethel Wesleyan Church, 1616 Wilkies Grove Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602. Keep Wayne's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
