John Reece

John W. Reece, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at his home.

He was born Jan. 12, 1928, in Wichita, Kan., son of Floyd N. and Edna May Springer Reece. He and Dorothy J. Helten were married Feb. 27, 1946, at St. Joseph's Church in Wichita.

Reece was a truck driver 47 years with ABF. He was vice president of the former Teamsters Union 574. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and had been a member of Knights of Columbus in Wichita.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, John Reece Jr. of Rolla, Mo., Donald Reece of Olathe, Kan.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel. Parish prayers will be at 7, with Knights of Columbus rosary immediately following.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cathedral. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.