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- [S104] Cocke County, Tennessee, and its People, Cocke County Heritage Book Committee, (Walsworth Publishing, 1992), 48, 212.
- [S120] A Place Called Home: Our Story, David L. Popiel, Duay O'Neil, et. al., (2006, The Newport Plain Talk / Jones Media Inc.), dpopiel@xtn.net., 119.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 15 Nov 2011.
'They answered the call' Resthaven holds annual Veterans Day Celebration
(c) 2011 NPT PHOTO BY KATIE PITTSER
During the 20th Annual Veterans Day Celebration held by Resthaven Memorial Gardens, six area World War II Veterans turned out for the ceremony. Pictured from left are William Amos Harvey, Junior Williams, J.C. Holt, J.C. Williams, James H. Valentine, Sr., and Toy Reece. Each of them were honored with a small gift from Resthaven as a token of gratitude for their service.
Author: Katie Pittser
NEWPORT-The 20th annual Veterans Day Celebration was hosted by Resthaven Memorial Gardens in the "Garden of Valor" on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Attendees turned out to pay their respect and gratitude to veterans who served in the past and those who serve today. According to the program, "They answered the call; they volunteered-they grew tired; they preserved. Some traveled far; some stayed near-some saw battle without showing fear. Their sacrifices and challenges grew greater by the day, but these loyal men and women wouldn't have it any other way. We honor and applaud them; accolades they deserve, and we stand here humbly reminded of the freedom they preserved."
Mistress of Ceremony Tina Kilgore said in her opening remarks that she was honored to be there and to give thanks and honor to veterans for their service to our country.
The service featured participation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, AM Vets, Marine Corps League, American Legion, Tennessee State Guard, Tennessee National Guard, Cocke County High School JROTC, and Jefferson County High School JROTC.
With special music provided by the Talbott Elementary Choir, led by Destiny Woods, local veterans, including Pat Henley, JC Williams, and Dale Brown, laid wreaths in the Garden of Valor to honor members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart-Chapter 547, AM Vets, Marine Corp League, American Legion, the Tennessee State Guard, and the Tennessee National Guard.
This year's guest speaker was Command Sergeant Major Gary Coker. Command Sergeant Major Coker enlisted in 1974 at the age of 17. After serving under seven Presidents in over 43 countries, he retired after being wounded on his third tour to Iraq, ending 33 years of service.
For more details, please see the latest edition of the Newport Plain Talk.
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 26 Dec 2011.
Birthow Wines, Jr. obituary
- [S112] Census, 1940.
Name: Toy E Reece
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Civil District 1, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original):
Race (Standardized): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Relationship to Head of Household (Standardized): Son
Birthplace: South Carolina
Estimated Birth Year: 1923
Residence in 1935: Same House
Enumeration District Number: 15-2
Family Number: 110
Sheet Number and Letter: 9A
Line Number: 2
NARA Publication Number: T627
NARA Roll Number: 3881
Digital Folder Number: 005461287
Image Number: 00053
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head W H Reece M 60 Tennessee
Wife Lizzie Reece F 58 Tennessee
Son Patten Reece M 32 Tennessee
Son Cecil Reece M 19 South Carolina
Son Toy E Reece M 17 South Carolina
Son Richard Reece M 15 Tennessee
Daughter Sweeter Reece F 25 Tennessee
Grandson Hobert Reece M 4 Tennessee
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 29 Dec 2012.
(December 15, 1922 - December 29, 2012)
U.S. Veteran Mr. Toy E. Reece, age 90, of Newport, went to be with the Lord, December 29, 2012. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and friend to many. He proudly served in the U. S. Army 184th Infantry 7th Division during WWII. He received the Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Victory WWII Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button, Combat Infantryman Badge and American Campaign Medal. He was a faithful member of Edgemont Church of God. He was a lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth Reece; brothers, Reuben, John, Floyd, Patton, Isaac, Richard, Darlious and Cecil Reece; and sisters, Vina Bible, Hattie Carlisle and Sweeter Reece. He is survived by his wife Thelma Reece, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Rob Bible, Newport; sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie and Phyllis Reece, Newport, William and Janella Reece, Danny and Estalee Reece; son, Stevie Reece all of Newport; special grandchildren, Ashley and Autumn Bible of Newport, Michelle Davis, Ocala, Florida, Jackie Jr., Rusty, Randy, Danny Ray and Benjamin Reece, all of Newport; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm with funeral services following at 8:00 pm, with Bishop John Nations and Rev. James McFalls officiating. The graveside services will be held 11 a. m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at Resthaven Memorial Mausoleum. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Manes Funeral Home in charge.
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