Obituary of Frederick Ralph Reece Jr.

Frederick Ralph Reece Jr. passed away March 19, 2024, in Vancouver, Washington, his home of 20+ years.  He was born July 18, 1947, to Frederick Ralph Reece Sr. and Lessie Mae Hunt in Big Spring, Texas.  Over the years, he also lived in Los Angeles, California, and Portland, Oregon. 

 

Frederick served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a proud veteran.  Professionally, he was a painter and sandblaster.  He enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, casinos, cars, and sports.

 

He is lovingly remembered by his surviving stepdaughter, Angela M. Ballard; brothers, Allen Howard Reece Sr. of Olympia, Washington, Michael Way of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Morris Adam Way of Albuquerque, and Herschell Reece of Albuquerque; and sisters, Patricia (Reece) Hall and Marsha Way, both of Albuquerque, and Barbara Davidson and Jackie Way, both of Texas.  He is also remembered by his godchildren, James E. Ballard Jr., Jayma A. Ballard, and Jalen E. Ballard; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Sandra Way and Etta Fay Cherry; and brothers, Timothy L. Reece, Earlis Way, and Robert Samuel Reece.

 

Services will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Funeral Alternatives of Washington, 2830 Willamette Dr. NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

 

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