Mr. David Reese was born on January 15, 1958, to William and Lydia Louvenia Reese in Florence County, South Carolina. In the late afternoon on Saturday, February 26, 2022, he was called into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family.

He was a lifelong member of St. Mark AME Church where he served on several ministries including Junior Steward Board, Men's Choir, usher, and lead security. He was also an active member of the outreach ministry during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

David attended public schools of Florence County and graduated from Johnsonville High School with the class of 1976. He continued his education at Williamsburg Technical College majoring in Auto Mechanics. David entered the United States Army in 1978 where he served honorably for two years. After his discharge he was employed by several companies including Wellman, Delta Mills, and most recently Charles Ingram Lumber Co. for the last 15 years.

David was very active in his community, and he was very well known for his love of sports. He served as President of the Pee Dee Regional Softball League, coach of the Big C Wildcats Women's Softball Team, and as umpire for the St. Luke Community Baseball team. However, no team stole his heart like "DEM BOYZ" THE DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL TEAM as he was their biggest fan!!!!

In his Masonic travels, David served in many capacities; Special Deputy of the Lake City Circuit, Chief Rabban of Fahim Temple #266 (Shriners), a member of the McDonald Consistory, a member of the Royal Arch, Past Worshipful Master of Kingsburg Lodge #271 and Worthy Patron of Kingsburg Chapter #182 OES.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Rebecca Reese Woodberry (Sister) and Liddie Mae Graham (Sue); five brothers, Troy Eaddy, William Reese, Wardell Eaddy, Sr., Cleveland Eaddy and Calvin Reese; one grandchild; Za'Riah Serenity Reese. Those left to cherish his memories include: his loving wife of 44 years, Gwenevera B. Reese; three children: Kimberly Reese (Ian) Leslie of San Antonio, TX, Marcus Reese of the home and Adrienne Reese (Johnathan) Sanders of Matteson, IL; one goddaughter, Bobbie Leethris Davis of Johnsonville, SC; twelve grandchildren: Xavier Leslie, Keenan Pierre, Mariah Reese, Alaina Leslie, Mikayla (Isaac) Tetteh, Tyon Fortune, Tanasia Reese, Jaleesa Sanders, Johnavon Sanders, Marcus Lovell, Autumn Leslie, and Kennedi Dupree; two great grandchildren, Levi Johnson and Naomi Si Fuentes; two brothers, Sammy Reese of Johnsonville, SC; and Ricky (Lorine) Reese of Pamplico, SC; Six sisters-in-law: Margaret Eaddy, Betty (Silas) Williams, Sherri (Sylvester) Shaw, Denise (Jerome) Lewis, Deloris James, Jeneen (Garry) Miller; four brothers-in-law: Willie (Charlene) Barr, Kenneth (Alicia) Barr, William (Vanessa) Barr and Harry (Carla) Graham and a host of many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.