Reece, Joseph Marion

Rev. Reece, of Jay Okla died Apr 8, 2003, after an illness. He was 87.

born Jan 11, 1916, in Gravette Arkansas, to James Miles Reece and Cora Marie Fry Reece. Lived in Jay for two weeks, moving from Miami. He was a minister for 58 years. He was a member of the Church of God, pastored several churches and was bishop over several churches. Married Hattie Izene Reece who preceded him in death. Married Gladys Lovelle Hecht on Apr 19, 1990, at Vinita Okla. She preceded him in death on Jan 24, 2003. Burial in Southwest City Missouri cemetery.