Michael Ernest Reel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Ernest Reel of Ennis, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 25, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Michael 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 Michael may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Michael leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Alton and Mildred Frances Reel (Roberts). He is survived by: his wife Patricia Barkley; his daughters, Virginia Davis and Elizabeth Ewing; his grandchildren, Samuel and Sara Davis; his siblings, Biff Reel and Birdessa Spidle; and his sister-in-law Barbara Barkley.
