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In memory of
Lt. Col. George Walter Reese, III
July 22, 1937 - February 16, 2026
Jul 22, 1937 - Feb 16, 2026
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Obituary
George Walter Reese III, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1937, in Bartow, Florida, and spent much of his youth in Key West, Florida, where he graduated from high school in 1955.
Following graduation, George answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. He served honorably in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division as a Ranger infantryman. He was a senior …
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So sad to her that George "Bubba" "Brother" passed before I could make it to Florida to see him. I will just have to ke…
So sad to her that George "Bubba" "Brother" passed before I could make it to Florida to see him. I …
So sad to her that George "Bubba" "Brother" passed before I coul…
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Bell Shoals Church
Timeline
Born
July 22nd, 1937
Passed away
February 16th, 2026
Brandon, Florida
Survived by
Rose Gobbel
Sister
George Reese IV
Son
Melissa Smith
Granddaughter
Reese Smith
Great Grandson
Cheyenne Reese
Granddaughter
Predeceased by
Dorothy Reese
Wife, 1937-2023
Mark Reese
Son, 1965-2025
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Cause of death
Stroke
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes
Hospice care provided by
Life Path Hospice
In lieu of flowers
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Paralyzed Veterans of America or Florida Veterans Foundation.
$225.00
Raised by 3 people
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