Clarence Darrel Reese

July 22, 1922 - November 25, 2009

Obituary

Mr. Clarence Darrel Reese of Trumann, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the family residence at the age of 87 years 4 months and 3 days. Mr. Reese was born Saturday, July 22, 1922, in Pryor, Missouri, and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired service manager for the former Firestone and Goodyear Stores in Trumann, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served 17 months in Europe during World War II. He received an honorable discharge in 1946, and was a member of the First Christian Church in Trumann. His favorite past-time was fishing with his grandchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Johnnie Fay Reese in 2001, two sisters, two brothers, and was the son of the late Elmer and Ruby Blunt Reese. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Polli Bibbs and husband Dale of Trumann, Mrs. Pam Chipman and husband Joe of Manila, and Mrs. Terri McCann and husband LaRoy of Harrisburg, five grandchildren, Cindi Carter, Paul Rowlett, Scotty Watkins, Drew McCann, Kellan McCann and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Harp officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Gary Baldwin, Gerry Darr, Drew McCann, Paul Rowlett, David Carter, Bobby Condra, Robert

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"Pam,I am truly sorry to hear of you father passing. He was a great guy. I have fond memories of him when I was still just a young lad. I lost my dad just a little over 5 years ago. I'm sure they are both in a better place. I'll remember you in my prayers.Neal

Neal W. Vickers, Jonesboro, AR

December 31, 2009

"To the Reese family,Know you are all in our prayers in the loss of Mr. Reese. Kenny White FamilyTroy and Nell WhiteMyra and Jim Osment

Kenny White, Memphis, TN

December 18, 2009

"So sorry to hear of Darrel's passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Rodney and Lesa Langley, Groveton, TX

December 7, 2009

"Im so sorry to hear of your loss.He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by everyone. May god be with you all.

Melissa Moss Bandy, Trumann,AR

November 30, 2009

"We were saddened to hear of Darrel's passing. We both have fond memories of him from the tire store.

James and Carin McClung, Trumann

November 27, 2009

"I send my sincere condolence in the loss of your loved one.

Carolyn Fletcher, Trumann, AR

November 27, 2009

"Polli-Dale and the whole Reese family we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr Reese.As we all know earth's loss is Heaven's gain.Our thought's and prayer's are with you all. rick and deb

Rick and Deborah Summers, Jonesboro Ark

November 27, 2009

"I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will always remember all the fun times we had camping. Those are great memories of our familes together. Your dad was a great man.

karen penna, brandon, ms.

November 27, 2009

"In sympathy at this time of loss- with best reguards, Judy Ragsdale Swartzlander and Vada Douglas

Judy Ragsdale Swartzlander, Black Rock, AR

November 27, 2009

"What a wonderful life your dad and grandfather had! He loved his family. May God give you peace and strength during this time..Love and prayers, Judy McDaniel

Judy McDaniel, Jonesboro

November 27, 2009

"Our prayers are with all of you. Darrel was a good friend and he and Daddy had gots of good times together at the Goodyear store. When Daddy hired me as his bookkeeper Darrel was right there to make sure that everything went smoothly. My first day Darrel put a huge grasshopper in my desk drawer and then the stood in the door of the office smiling and talking to me just waiting for me to open the drawer. When I did the grasshopper jumped on me and Darrel and Daddy laughed all day about it. After that I was always ready for anything. Our family will be thinking of your family.

George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR

November 27, 2009

"Polli,Pam,Terri and families i wish i could be there but my prayers are with all of you. It was an honor to call him my uncle. love all of you. Deb

Deborah Mccollum, trumann, ar

November 26, 2009

"Our deepest sympathies. The Kelso Family, Bryan, Randi Jo and the boys.

Bryan and Randi Jo Kelso, NW Arkansas

November 26, 2009