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John William Reece

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John William Reece

Birth
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Death
12 Jul 1933 (aged 48)
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Lived with Murphy and Elizabeth Reece Jenkins as her nephew, his sister Winnie age 12 also lived with them. This was in the 1900 Census and with the Hardees in Onslow in the 1910 Census. He was the Husband of Flossie Ola Owens Reece. Per his death cert. He is the son of Joe & Creecy Owens Reece

John Reece: THE TRIBUNE, New Bern, July 14, 1933, Obituary: Funeral services for John Reece, Broad Street, who died suddenly of a heart attack at his home early Wednesday morning, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Mary's Free Will Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. J.C. Griffin, a former pastor assisted by Rev. E. C. Gaskill, present pastor, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be U.W. Daugherty, Sherman Daugherty, John flowers, E.W. Turnage, E.R. Gaskins and A.C. Caton, all members of Mr. Reeces Bible Class. Mr. Reece was a highly respected member of the community, known for his Christian character. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was operator of a store at Broad and Carroll Streets. His widow, one daughter and one son survive him.


Lived with Murphy and Elizabeth Reece Jenkins as her nephew, his sister Winnie age 12 also lived with them. This was in the 1900 Census and with the Hardees in Onslow in the 1910 Census. He was the Husband of Flossie Ola Owens Reece. Per his death cert. He is the son of Joe & Creecy Owens Reece

John Reece: THE TRIBUNE, New Bern, July 14, 1933, Obituary: Funeral services for John Reece, Broad Street, who died suddenly of a heart attack at his home early Wednesday morning, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Mary's Free Will Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. J.C. Griffin, a former pastor assisted by Rev. E. C. Gaskill, present pastor, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be U.W. Daugherty, Sherman Daugherty, John flowers, E.W. Turnage, E.R. Gaskins and A.C. Caton, all members of Mr. Reeces Bible Class. Mr. Reece was a highly respected member of the community, known for his Christian character. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was operator of a store at Broad and Carroll Streets. His widow, one daughter and one son survive him.




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