Clarence Darrel Reese

July 22, 1922 - November 25, 2009

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