ROBERT J. (Jim) REECE, Jr., 74, of East Springfield, OH, beloved husband of Donna (Waggoner) Reece and devoted father to Robert J. (Jim) Reece III (Cindy) of Cincinnati, David P. Reece (Daniele Ryan) of Wintersville and Gary L. Reece (Laura) of Amsterdam, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, surrounded by his loving family. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Angel Hill, James, Brian, David, Jr., Gary Jr., and Madison Reece and 2 great grandsons, Brandon Hill and Cameron Pyrake. Jim was an avid fisherman who enjoyed hitting the local lakes and steams with his family and friends. He had a great appreciation of wildlife, including bird watching, and spending time on his property in East Springfield. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening, horses and 4-H. He helped with the Special Olympics. He was employed for 25 years at Satralloy plant in Mingo Junction and 15 years as an EMT with the Steubenville Ambulance Service at the Sammis Plant in Stratton. He was a member of the East Springfield Senior Citizens and former members of the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Department and EMS squad. He was born in Richmond, OH, October 13, 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Reece, Sr. and Martha Caswell Reece, an infant son, Brian Reece, an infant great granddaughter Kelly Hill, and a sister, Edna Brown. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St, Richmond on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday with the Reverend Tom Snodgrass officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Union Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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