H. Dean Reece

H. Dean Reece of Hiram and Ellijay, age 79, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in his Ellijay home. He was born on January 8,1938 in Dawsonville, GA., to his late parents, Boyd and Mae Reece. Dean was the owner of Sweetwater Cemetery in Paulding County, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling to his getaway cabin in Ellijay, GA .He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anne W. Reece, his brothers; Wayne Reece, Lesley Reece, J.M. Reece and Leon Reece.

Survivors include his son, Jody Reece of Hiram, GA., his daughter, Deana (Mike) Garner of Hiram, GA., brother, B.R. (Mildred) Reece of Piedmont, AL., his sister, Betty (Marvin) White of Rome, GA., his 3 sister – in –laws ; Shirley Reece, of Powder Springs, GA., Verna Reece of N.C., Mary Ann Reece of S.C., his 6 grandchildren; Lauren Reece, Shelly Reece, Molly Reece, Miles Reece, Chase (Kelly) Worsham, Jaden (Brooke) Worsham; great grandchild, Ella Worsham, many cousins, nieces, nephews and his beloved Patsy Brown.

Memorial services for Mr. Reece will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Clark Funeral Home, with Dr. Gil Watson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Please join the family following the memorial service for fellowship at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1444 Bethel Church Road, Hiram, GA 30141.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, or to Bethel United Methodist Church, 1444 Bethel Church Road, Hiram, GA 30141

Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)