Walter Don Reese

Walter Don Reese, 93 of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born Thursday, May 8, 1930, to the late Buren A. Reese, Sr, and Bertie Showalter Reese in Welch, WV. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Ann Wilson Reese; siblings, Buren A. Reese, Shirley A. Hale, Garland L. Reese, Ralph L. Reese, and George W. Reese. Don served 20 years in the United States Air Force retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant and another 20 years at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem, VA. Those left to cherish in his memory include his sons, David A. Reese and his wife, Sandy, and Neal A. Reese and his wife, Penny; sister, Wilma R. Bare; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff at the Virginia Veterans Care Center for taking care of Don like family. The family will welcome friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service to honor Walter's life will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Bryan Buckles officiating. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Graveside Service When Friday, May 3rd, 2024 10:00am Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Friday, May 3rd, 2024 10:00am Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153