William Reese

William Frank Reese, 65, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, in an area hospital. Mr. Reese retired from the United States Air Force and United States Navy after 22 years of service. Following his retirement he was employed as a mechanic with the United States Postal Service. He was a golden gloves champion boxer, a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows #245 Hill City Lodge, and enjoyed his cars, motorcycles and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caswell and Katherine Bailey Reese. Survivors include his daughter, Holly (Steve) Burns, of Chattanooga; son, Dusty Griffith, of Chattanooga; sister, Jerry (David) Griffith, of Douglasville, Ga.; nine grandchildren; nephew, Jeff (Lisa) Griffith; uncle, Frank (Judy) Bailey; special cousin, Roger Thompson and numerous other cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Lamar Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Share your memories at wannfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain. 4000 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga, 423-821-7551.