Obituary of Jack Daniel Reece

Jack Daniel Reece, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, in Lebanon, TN. He was born January 18, 1941, in Nashville, TN to James Edward Reece and Lola Mae (Leath) Ruffin. He attended North High School and was an accomplished, licensed electrician before marrying his beloved wife, Carolyn, in 1968. He later moved into a career of construction and home remodeling at Colonial Construction where he worked doing what he enjoyed for thirty-eight (38) years. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed fishing, horse shows, casinos, and interacting with people any chance he could – especially when selling vegetables and trees at the Farmer’s Market and around town. He will be dearly missed by his family and those who have had the pleasure of meeting him and have had opportunity to listen to his stories and chat with him.

He was predeceased by his parents James Edward Reece and Lola Mae Ruffin; his daughters: Alice Michelle Reece and Connie Reece; his brothers: Jerry Reece, Jimmy Reece, and Terry Ruffin; and grandson: Grant Duer. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn, daughters: Tracie Carell and Michelle Marshall, and sons: Mark (Wendy) Holt and Christopher Reece, his brothers: Joe (Pam) Reece, Johnny (Janice) Reece, Travis (Gail) Ruffin, Ricky (Reba) Ruffin, and sister: Joann Maddox, and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren that loved him dearly.  Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.