Ronald Lee Reese

Ronald Lee Reese, 72, left his earthly home on August 24, 2026, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by family and friends.

Ronald was born on June 8, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of George W. Reese Sr. and Willie Mae (Ferrell) Reese.

Affectionately known by loved ones as “Ronnie”, he grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and was educated in the Kansas City Public School District.

Ronnie was an entrepreneur and skilled auto mechanic who owned and operated his own business, "R & R Mechanics". He later began a career as a laborer at U.S. Toy after his health declined, Ronnie retired in 2025.

Ronnie gave his life to Christ and became a member of This Rock Christian Tabernacle. A dedicated servant, he drove the church van and sang in the adult choir. He also founded the male chorus known as “Creation”. Ronnie was ordained as a deacon and later as a minister.

Ronnie loved dressing sharply and wearing his hats. He enjoyed two-stepping, playing cards and dominoes, working on cars, eating good food, and spending time with family and friends. Above all, he cherished his three girls: Kita, Misti and Shawnie, whom he affectionately called, “My girls”.

Ronnie was preceded in death by both parents, George and Willie Mae Reese; his son, Ronald Lee Powell; and his siblings, Delma Johnson, Georgia Mae Reese, Lorraine Beavers, Betty Crawford, Joseph Reese and Rita Turner.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory: his three daughters: Thequita Powell (David), Misti Wiggins (Devon), and Lashawn Daniels (James); his siblings, Bishop George W. Reese Jr. (Mary), Robert Reese, LuRue Ashley, Steven Reese (Joy), and Deacon James Turner; and his grandchildren, David Robinson Jr., Devin Robinson, Kennedy Daniels, Austin Daniels, Blake Daniels, Devon Wiggins Jr., Deja Wiggins, Devynayre Wiggins, and DeVonni Wiggins. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.