Paul Bartley Reece

January 31, 1974 - January 13, 2020

Paul Bartley Reece, 45, of Travelers Rest, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. The following is submitted by the family: On the morning of January 13th we lost our beloved brother, father, and friend to an unfortunate accident. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the parents of Davis W. Reece and the predeceased Connie L. King. He was married to the late Dorene E. Reece. He was a member of Upcountry Church in Travelers Rest where he loved to worship our Lord. Paul was a Carpenter and loved to build things. He was an avid gardener who loved to plant a garden every year. Paul loved helping people with any jobs that needed to be done. He is survived by a daughter Heidi Reece and son-in-law Wayne of Pickens, a son Joseph Reece of North Carolina, Step dad George King, and sister Batonya and husband Victor Weaver of Pickens, Grandpa Paul Reece of Greenville, two nieces, four nephews and a grand-daughter Bella. He was predeceased by nephew Joshua Weaver, and “Mema” Julia Reece. Paul will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Paul’s GoFundMe page to assist with funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/sk9k72-help-bury-my-brother?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&pc_code=sms_db_co2876_v1&rcid=e53b436e19484eae93428b98220b77a1 The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held at Upcountry Community Church 15 Renfrew Ave, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Wednesday January 22, 2020 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Funeral Service at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary. Burial will follow service at Graceland West Memorial Park, Greenville SC.