Mr. Tim Reece, age 74, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Reece was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on October 30, 1949, to the late Marvin & Reba Crumley Reece.
He attended Southside Baptist Church, Johnson City and was a believer in his faith. He was the lead singer for The Harvest Time Quartet for fourteen years.
Tim was a 1967 graduate of Jonesborough High School and earned a B.S. Degree from Steed College. He was a United States Army Veteran. Tim retired from the US Postal service as a Mail Carrier.
He was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Dianna Hilton Reece of Johnson City; two sons, James T. “Jimmy” Reece Jr. (Deanna) and Jesse L. Reece (Sophia) all of Erwin; two step-children whom he loved as his own, Daniel Hopson (Tina) of Gray, and Cindy Simpson Hudgins (Justin) of Mars Hill, NC; grandchildren, Jessica Reece, Dillon Reece, Alexis Reece, Elizabeth Reece, Elijah Reece, Gabriel Reece, Dakota Simpson, Noah Simpson, Abbie Hopson, Isaiah Hopson and Gracie Hopson; and several great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Nancy Barnett of Telford, David Reece (Marian) of Limestone, Becky Reece McNeese (Jerry) of Johnson City and Danny Reece (Becky) of Limestone; many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Reece and Pastor Noah Simpson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Monday, May 20, 2024, at McCarty Cemetery in Telford, TN.
Pallbearers will be Elijah Reece, Dakota Simpson, Noah Simpson, Justin Hudgins, Isaiah Hopson, Jimmy Price, and Theo Lamson. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Walters, Darrell Maupin, Carroll Jones, Dillon James Reece, and Gabriel Joel Reece.
Condolences may be sent to the Reece family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
Worked with Tim for years. He was a great guy and always talked of how proud he was of his family. He will be missed very much. Jesse and Jimmy have always been great friends to me and done a lot of work for me. My prayers are with you guys.
My heartfelt condolences for the family. Tim was a good man, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed.
05/18/2024
Barbara Holsclaw Cooper
Sorry for your loss.. Love you all
05/18/2024
Judy Laws Arthur (Frank)
So sorry to hear this news. Timmy and his family are a precious family we grew up with. We are praying for love and comfort to all. We love youns and pray God's Blessings.
05/18/2024
Juanita Leach Church
My sincere condolences to the Reece family. Tim was a good person to know. We graduated together in 1967.
05/17/2024
Donna Hall Cox
Prayers and love for the family.
Dear family so sorry of Tim's passing, love all your family. Tom and Sherry Maines. Prayers for comfort.
05/17/2024
Teresa Milhorn
So sorry for the loss praying for your family
05/16/2024
Linda and Gary Massey
So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We had known Tim for many years. Went to church with him and his family. Always loved to hear them sing. They were all a God loving family. It has been many years since I had saw Tim, Becky, and Danny, but I never forgot them. David I have seen more. Loved this family. Our deepest sympathy is with the family. Love you all!!
Sorry to learn of Tims passing. We grew up together. Always one of the good guys. Rest in piece my friend.
05/16/2024
Phyllis and Bob Dugger
Our love and prayers to our family
