Michael Earl Reese

Michael Earl Reese, born July 5, 1974, of Morris, Alabama, passed away February 18, 2015, at the age of 40. Michael was a devoted husband and a cherished son who cared deeply for his family and community. He is remembered by those closest to him for his steady presence, quiet kindness, and the everyday ways he showed up for the people he loved.

Michael is survived by his wife, Cindy Henderson Reese; his parents, Earl and Saundra Russell Reese; his sister, Tiffany Burkes (Jason); niece Jordan "June Bug" Burkes; brother‑in‑law Chris Henderson (Jenny); and his mother‑in‑law, Judy Self Henderson, along with a wide circle of family and friends whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by grandparents Jesse S. and Hazel P. Reese and James Elige and Lucy S. Russell, as well as other beloved relatives.

Family and friends gathered to honor Michael’s life with visitation at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel on February 22, 2015, followed by funeral services and burial at Bethel Cemetery on February 23. Those who knew Michael remember a life woven through family ties and quiet, dependable care. His memory endures in the stories his loved ones share and the small gestures that reflected his character.

In honoring Michael, his family invites those who loved him to reflect on the simple, meaningful moments that defined his life and to celebrate the affection and bonds that remain.