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Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Matthew Bernard Reese, age 61, entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was a native of Selma, AL and a resident of Algiers, LA. Matthew was a 1982 graduate of O. Perry Walker Sr. High School and was a Certified Chef. Beloved partner f 27 years to Andrea Marie Causey. Devoted father of Matthew Bernard Reese, Jr. and Skye Denise Johnson; bonus father of Willie and Willis Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Reese III; bonus grandfather of Willie, Jr. and Willis Johnson, Jr. Loving son of Margaret Reese Johnson and the late Freward Johnson. Brother of Wanda Reese Ussin and the late Douglas Johnson, Sr. Nephew of George Reese of Bakerfield, CA and James Robinson of Cleveland, OH. Matthew is also survived by his bonus brothers Kenneth Lewis and Kevin Miles, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Pure Light Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; members of O. Perry Walker Class of 1982 are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00a.m. Pastor Andre Sigler, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Will be Private. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
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