J.W. Reece, 81, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas formerly of Osceola, Arkansas died December 4, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville.

He was born August 4, 1938 in Itawamba County, Mississippi to Victor Cecil Reece and Annie Laura Farrow Reece. He married Linda Wallace of Brownsville, Tennessee January 24, 1961. He played football at Arkansas State University and later was the sports announcer for KOSE Radio in Osceola. He was very active in local civic and sports organizations around the Osceola area. He loved golf, hunting, fishing and most of all watching his sons play sports while they were growing up. J.W. was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Shelby Warhurst and Gleniece Easley.

Survivors are his wife, Linda Reece of the home; two sons, Jerry Reece of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Greg Reece and wife Kim of Osceola; a brother, Larry Reece and wife Virginia of Port Neches, Texas and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service is set for Monday, December 9, at First Baptist Church in Osceola with Pastor Jay Weaver officiating. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net