Herbert F. Reese

Herbert F. Reese, 80, of Oak Hill, WV died on Sunday, December 05, 2004 at his home. Born October 05, 1924 at Minden, WV he was the son of the late Cammie Marie Treadway Cosner and Harry W. Cosner. He was a retired coal miner and truck driver. Herb owned and operated a non-franchised auto dealership and worked part time for Rodes Auto Service. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1664, Oak Hill and the UMWA. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was in the US Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Rosalie Nicolau Reese on Jan 3, 1997; two sisters, Elizabeth Reese and Nina Clay. Survivors include daughters, Jane Ann Reese-Perry and son-in-law, Lee Drake, of Oak Hill, Rebecca Reese-Meador and husband,, Bryan, of Roanoke, VA; son, David A. Reese of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Gladys Smith and husband, Carmel, of Deland, FL; brother, Robert W. Cosner and wife, Laverne, of Daleville, VA; four grandchildren, K. Nicole Perry, Kristin R. Perry, Kaley E. Thacker and Travis B. Meador. He is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law: Roberta Petersen of Florida, Dorothy Foy of New York, Lenora and Bill Crotty, Vincent, Jr. and Linda Nicolau, Dolores Wallace, Carmen and R.D. Estepp, Rick and Health Nicolau all of Beckley and by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Services will be on Wendesday, December 8, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill with Rev. Jo Ellen Hetherington officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill WV. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley WV 25802.