Herschel Henry Reese

Herschel Henry Reese peacefully left this earth on December 21, 2024. Herschel loved his family intensely and his many travel stories were treasured. He welcomed many into his heart and home while making all feel exceptional. With the most tender heart, he adored and attended to his wife, Loraine, his truest love. Herschel’s sincere faith in our Lord Jesus Christ provided him the gift and capacity to love countless others without condition. Herschel’s home was an active gathering place where family and visitors were welcomed. He cherished conversations with family and friends and loved to tell stories of his travels. As a father and grandfather, Herschel was a remarkable man. He was a combination of warmth and kindness, laughter and love, and always available to help and guide. He overlooked faults, encouraged dreams, and praised every success. Herschel will be remembered as a lover of family, friends, traveling, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Herschel graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1963 after attending West Virginia University. During the Korean War, Herschel served in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic at several locations, including South Carolina and Alaska. He was very proud of his military service. He practiced his engineering profession with integrity and passion while working in West Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and many countries around the world. A very memorable move, lead the Reese family to Geneva, Switzerland where Herschel made many friends throughout Europe and his family had memorable vacations and skiing trips. Herschel and Loraine traveled extensively. Many miles were flown to see the world together including India, Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, Asia and even traveling Cambodia and the Silk Road in China. He had travelled to over 80 countries during his lifetime. Herschel was an anchor member of The Dinner Club which met once a month for almost 20 years. Those left to cherish his memory are his children and spouses, Herschel (Julie) Reese, Clifford (Janine) Reese, and Allison (Kent) Lowe; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kathryn and Dane Adams (Westin, Theodore, Sloane), Jennifer and John Galbraith (Luke), Alex Reese, Caleb and Elaina Reese, Sophie and Kyle Piurkowski (Leo, Max), Asher Reese, Erin Lowe, Alec Lowe; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loraine, in 2023. In addition to his parents, Clifford and Biddie Reese, Herschel was preceded in death by his sisters and brother: Elizabeth, Juanita, Mamie, Clifford and one grandchild, Erika Lowe. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local American Legion to fondly remember our beloved Herschel. Friends may call from 1 PM– 2 PM on Sunday, December 29th at McCulla Funeral Home. (www.mcculla.com) Funeral services will begin at 2PM at the McCulla Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Arnettsvillle Cemetery, 3818 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, West Virginia. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA in charge of the local arrangements.