Larry Dean Reece

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Summerville, South Carolina

Larry Reece Obituary

Larry Dean Reece SUMMERVILLE - Larry Dean Reece, 71, of Summerville, husband of Carlene Reece, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Larry was born on October 22, 1943 in Eldora, IA, son of the late Lawrence Reece and Irene Reinert. Larry graduated from Hubbard High School and went to work for Reece Truckline in New Providence, IA. Larry served in the National Guard for six years. He then moved to Carlisle, IA where he was employed by Yellow Freight System in Des Moines, IA for 30 years. After retiring in 1999, the family moved to South Carolina to be close to his son and grandchildren. Larry was a loving husband and wonderful father to his daughter, Kimberly. Surviving in addition to his wife Carlene are: one daughter: Kimberly Reece of Summerville, SC; one son: Vincent J. Van Houten of Summerville, SC; two grandchildren: Nick Van Houten and Dana Van Houten and their mother Sarah Williams of Summerville; three brothers: Kent Reinert (Tracy) of Union, IA, Kurt Reinert (Connie) of Marshalltown, IA and Steve Reece of Union, IA; one sister: Valerie Lubbert (Larry) of Marshalltown, IA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepdad, Wallace C. Reinert. A short service will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 2 o'clock PM at Peterson Funeral Home, Carlisle, IA. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery, DesMoines, IA, following the service. Arrangements being handled by Peterson Funeral Home, Carlisle, IA. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Reece

13 Entries

Nancy Towey

January 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss.

Dick and Connie Edgerton

January 6, 2015

Carlene and Family: Sending prayers to all of you during this extremely hard time. Dick and I have talked about all the fun times we had together over the years and cherish those memories. Wishing we could be with you on Wed., but weatherman is talking us out of the trip down. Hugs to all of you and know we are thinking of you.

January 5, 2015

So sorry to here of the passing of Mr. Reece. Prayers are going out to the family. Lisa Bates- MUSC Nurse

Todd, Sara, & Dakota Reece

January 5, 2015

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.

Jim and Shirley Brick

January 4, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember the great times we had together through the years in Carlisle. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jenny Kellenberger

January 4, 2015

Carlene and Family
i was so sorry to hear about Larry. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's comfort and strength during this difficult time.

January 4, 2015

My sincere sympathy to Larry's family.
Virginia Sisam Green, Hubbard, IA Class 1961

Casey & Loyd Griffin

January 4, 2015

Our fondest memories of a great fishing buddy and a meticulous lawn guy. Carlene and Kim you're in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Sharon Bishop Curnes

January 4, 2015

Carlene, Kimberly, Vince and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Larry is in a beautiful place now, free of all pain. He will always be with you.

January 4, 2015

Carlene and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry was an inspiration for Pat and I. Will miss visiting with you. As the Irish like to say..."May the God hold you in the palm of his hand til we meet again."

Pamela Ruppert

January 4, 2015

Mrs. Reece,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mr. Reece was such a kind, sweet man, and he was truly one of our favorites at the pharmacy! I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Reece will be missed by all of us at the pharmacy.

Gail & Len McCoy

January 4, 2015

Carlene and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We know Larry is no longer suffering or in any pain. He is now with God, relatives and friends.

Larry & Valerie Lubbert

January 3, 2015

when you are loved as much as you are we will be able to hear your laughter around us all ways

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