Kenneth Michael Reese

Mr. Kenneth Michael Reese, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.

Mr. Reese was born in Columbus, GA on September 19, 1945 to the late Leon and Annie Reese.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Sonny and Jimmy Reese.  He was a member of the Dahlonega Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Reese studied law and received his law degree at the University of Alabama and then earned his master’s degree in law at Emory University.  Mr. Reese taught criminal justice at the University of North Georgia for 22 years.  His passion was teaching and next to that was his students.  Each one was special to him.  Mr. Reese had taught at the University of Alaska and Georgia Southern University.  Law was at his heart and his accomplishment as a legal representative on an Indian Reservation in Montana will always be remembered. 

He was dearly loved by his wife, children, and close relatives.  Mr. Reese was proud of his old movie collection and enjoyed spending time watching them.  His favorite pastime was spending days at the beach.  Mr. Reese will be deeply missed by his family.

Survivors include his wife Susan Reese, Dahlonega; son Mickey Reese, Dahlonega; daughter Anney Reese, Atlanta; son Bobbey Reese, CA; granddaughter Phoenix Waters; sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Don Stewart, Conyers; sister-in-law Connie Reese, Auburn, AL; sister and brother-in-law Olga and Flip Hoskin, Osteen, FL; sister-in-law Amelia Moore, Montgomery, AL; brother and sister-in-law Hayne and Cindy Hollis; and several close family members including nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.  The Rev. Mari Turner officiated. 

 In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, or Dahlonega Presbyterian Church, 150 Warwick Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega