Joel Scott Reese

Joel Scott Reese, Sr. 62, of Hephzibah entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Emory Hospital after an extended illness.

Joel Scott Reese, Sr. was born on July 28, 1961 to Joe Thomas Reese and Mary Ethel Pitts. He was an avid Star Trek collector and loved driving big trucks for a living. He cherished his beloved grandchildren and great grandson. He also loved to bring out the tickle monster when they came to visit. He was of the Baptist faith.

Joel leaves behind to cherish his memories: his father, Joe (Janice) Reese of Swainsboro, GA; his mother, Mary Ethel Hutto of Hephzibah, GA; his wife, Kim Reese of Hephzibah, GA; son, Joel Scott Reese, Jr. of Louisville, KY; daughters, Angel (Sammie) Braddy of Swainsboro, GA and Kelly Coleman of Dublin, GA; brother, Emmett (Karen) Reese of Hephzibah, GA and sister, Merry (James) McGahagin of Gainesville, GA; 7 grandchildren and a great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Shannon Boula officiating.

Interment will follow at Blundale Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, December 15, 2023 at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Emmett Reese, Sr., Sammie Braddy, Emmett Reese, Jr., RJ Coleman, Scotty Reese, and Christopher Reese.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Joel Scott Reese, Sr., 62,, of Hephzibah.