David “Poppy” Reese's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2023 in Irving, Texas

David “Poppy” Reese

December 21, 1934 - October 29, 2023 (88 years old)

Irving, Texas

David “Poppy” Reese's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2023 in Irving, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browns Memorial Funeral Home

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David “Poppy” Reese

December 21, 1934 - October 29, 2023 (88 years old)

Irving, Texas

David Reese Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 29, 2023 we had to say goodbye to David Reese of Irving, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruth Marie Reese and David Maxwell Reese; his sister Gayle Marie Wohlers; and his great grandchild Bailey Reese. He is survived by: his wife Lisbeth Sue Reese (Johnston); his children, DiDi McClellan, Tonya Long, David Reese (Leslye Reese), Greg Reese, Travis Reese and Keith Reese; his grandchildren, Lacy (Caleb Lain), Landon (Melissa Meeker), Libby (Joseph Hutchinson), David Ellis, Danielle Ellis, David Bailey (Dejanae Reese), Chris (Britney Reese), Kristen (Jarvis Brown), Colton (Mary Kate Reese), Grant Reese, Eiland Reese and Astrid Reese; and his great grandchildren, Sparrow, Laylah, Israel Lain, Sutton, Cambrie Meeker, Harlow Cary, Joan Hutchinson, Aiden, Ava, Aarilyn, Aubrielle Reese, Brayden, Bronson, Brynn Reese, Mackenzie Brown and Carter Reese.

He began coaching in 1953 and retired in 2003, being ultimately inducted into the Irving Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 for his long career in sports and contributions to the community.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browns Memorial Funeral Home



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707 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75061

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707 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75061

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