Curtis R Reese Jr.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Curtis R. Reese, JR., 76, of Purdon, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife, Virginia, and his children lovingly by his side. Curtis was born September 18, 1948, to Hilma and Curtis R. Reese, Sr., in Corsicana, Texas. Curtis attended school in Corsicana and graduated in 1967. He joined and served in the United States Army Reserve from 1969 -1974. Curtis loved life and lived it to the fullest, loving his family unconditionally and helping them navigate their own lives with the wealth of knowledge and advice he learned from his own experiences. Curtis’ pride and joy in the earlier years was building his race car from the ground up. Curtis also enjoyed building things and clearing out land. He was a heavy equipment operator until he reached retirement and at times would even work on the side for fun because he enjoyed being outside. He married his sweetheart, Virginia Ovalle, on November 10, 1983. They lived 41 years of love and laughter. Curtis’ belief in hard work instilled a work ethic in his children and grandchildren. With a strong connection to the earth, he found fulfillment in working in his yard, gardening, riding his mule on his property, and tending to his animals. Curtis also loved the ocean and going on cruises with his wife. He lived his final years with his beloved wife, in the house that he built by his own hands, board by board, in front of the tank that he dug on his land that he cleared, in Purdon, Texas. His unique personality was defined by his simplicity, unyielding spirit, gentle obstinacy, generosity, and vast understanding gained through his life experiences. He often spent time in his shed, listening to music with a nice cold drink with friends and family. He was very particular about his tools and meticulous when it came to caring for his plants that he protected in the greenhouse he built. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Hilma Ferguson & Curtis R. Reese, Sr., sister, Linda Reese Ovalle. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Reese, daughter, Alisha Reese, son, Donnie Trull and wife, Shana Trull, daughter, Jessica Green and husband, Phillip Green, brother, Bobby Reese and wife, Rita. Grandchildren: Kevin Martin, Trevor Martin and wife, Brittney, Cadon Trull and wife, Kamren Trull, Jace Trull, Blayklee Trull, Wyatt Green, Corbin Green. Great Grandchildren: Wrenlee Martin and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Hutchison officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.

Curtis R Reese Jr.

September 18, 1948 - March 7, 2025