Victor Ray Reese, Jr.

Victor Ray Reese, Jr., 75, of Lufkin died Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in a local hospice facility. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Reese was born November 17, 1948 in Yoakum, Texas to the late Ruth Evelyn (Roose) and Victor Ray Reese, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years and retired from Lufkin Industries following more than 30 years employment as a machinist. He was an avid gardener and loved to hunt, fish, and always looked forward to 4-wheeler rides with his great-granddaughter Hayden. He especially valued his yearly hunting trip with his best friend Kent James. Vic really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Hayden particularly stepped up to be a motivation to beat his cancer. He looked forward to her daily pictures, videos, and Facetime calls. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Dewayne and Shelby Reese of Diboll; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Brad Lewis of Etoile; grandson and wife, Tyler and Ashley White of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; granddaughters, Morgan Reese and fiancée Adrian Falcon of Houston and Halle Rice of Diboll; great-grandchildren, Hayden White, Eisley Talmage, Kayzlei Rice, and Lennox Falcon; sisters, Pam Johnson of Lufkin and Debbie Willard of Celina; brother, Rick Reese of Nacogdoches; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Victor Brian Reese and Daniel Murphy Reese.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904, or East Texas Alliance of Hope, P.O. Box 151114, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

The family extends special thanks to Layla and Justina from Hospice in the Pines, and an extra thanks to all the other staff that helped Victor.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.