He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Mary E. Reese; three sons: Sammie B. Reese, Christopher M. Reese, and Darius L. Reese; three daughters: Kimberly M. Rice, Shundra D. Cooper and Tekesha D. Reese all of Starkville, MS; sisters: Ella Reese, Christine Latham and Mercedes Reese all of Starkville, MS; and Mary Eliza Reese of Chicago, IL; brothers: Willie Reese, and Keith Davis both of Starkville, MS; L.C. Reese, Jr. of Jackson, MS; Larry Reese of Chicago, IL; and Darrell Reese of Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren.