Walter "Dickie" Richard Reece

of West Memphis, AR

December 13, 1947 - November 14, 2024

Walter Richard (Dickie) Reece, 76, of West Memphis, AR passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born to Luke Owen Reece and Willie Mae Rogers Reece on December 13, 1947 in West Memphis, AR. Dickie was a devoted husband, father and papaw. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family.

After attending Raymond J Horne School of Drafting and receiving his two year degree he went on to work in that field his whole career. He received a safety award for 2,000,000 hours without incident. He retired from Lurgi/PSI as a Senior Process Piping Designer in 2012.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Harding Reece; two sons, Richard Reece (Cathy) and Christopher Reece; daughter, Lynde Reece; two grandchildren, Evan Reece and Connor Reece; great-grandchildren, Elsie Reece and Levi Reece and two brothers, Steve Reece and Ronnie Reece (Jean).

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jack Reece and Roger Reece and two sisters, Carolyn McCollum and Cindy Howard.

A graveside service will be held at Crittenden Memorial Park 2206 US-64, Marion, AR 72364 on Monday, November 18, 2024 starting at 1:30 pm with burial to follow.

Dickie was a member of Angels Way Baptist Church of Marion, AR.



Services are under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.

Service Information
  Service
Graveside Service
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Hwy 64
Marion,  AR 72364
11/18/2024 at 1:30PM

Cemetery/Interment
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR 72364
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com