Ray William Reece

Ray William Reece, 86, loving husband of Grace Lewis Reece, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Mr. Reece was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Arthur G. and Edith Mary Aiken Reece.

He was a 1957 graduate of Clemson University and spent his entire working career of 35 years at Ryobi Motor Products in Pickens. A devoted member of the Pickens First Baptist Church, Ray formerly served as chairman of the Deacons and in 2007 was awarded the status of Deacon Emeritus. He was also a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Grace of the home, his son, William Ray Reece of Pickens, and his 3 grandchildren, Mattison Reece of Powdersville, Kaeleigh Reece of Pickens and Johnathan Reece also of Pickens. He is also survived by 4 nieces and 1 nephew. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reece was preceded in death by his step-mother, Alice Whitmire Reece, daughter, Laura Luree Reece, daughter-in-law, Regina Reece and siblings, Manual P. Reece, Arthur N. Reece, Esther Reece, and Pauline (Polly) Wiggs.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 22, 2016 in the fellowship hall of Pickens First Baptist Church from 1 to 2:45 PM.

Funeral service will follow at 3 PM at Pickens First Baptist Church with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

A message of condolence may be left for the family at www.DillardFunerals.com

The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to Pickens First Baptist Church, 406 East Main Street, Pickens, SC 29671 or to Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29629621.

The family is at the home.

Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC