Phillip Ray Reece, Sr. was born September 18, 1949 to Melvin Lee and Edwina Marie Reece in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He graduated from Faver High School, Guthrie, OK in 1967. Phillip enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 1968, he served one year tour in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He married Sarah Beatrice Love in May of 1968, to this union three children were born. In 1969 he moved his family to Flint. MI. Upon retirement from GM. He was preceded in death by both parents, and two sisters, Anita and Melvina. Phillip leaves to cherish his memory three children, Rochelle (Everett), Phillip, Jr., and Edwina. Four brothers Marvin (Jeannie), Bruce (Sarah), Glenn and Melvin, Jr. Two sisters, Nolene and Linda Kay. Four grandchildren, Candace, Phylicia, Alexandria, and Phillip, III. One great-grandson. A host of relatives and many friends.