Joe Reese

Joe Clyde Reese

Tupelo- Joe Clyde Reese, 90, affectionately known as "Pop", passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, with his daughter by his side at her home. He was born on February 9, 1936, in Tupelo to Clyde and LaFray Reese.

In 1952, Joe married the love of his life, Ms. Polly, whom he met at Tombigbee State Park. They shared 72 wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 2024.

Pop was a humble, kind, and genuine man who never met a stranger. He dedicated his life to his family and was a man who found joy in the simple things. After retiring from Golden Flake and Kroger, he enjoyed spending his later years at home in the Eggville community, riding his golf cart to visit with others, gardening, and, most of all, making his family laugh.

Pop was a man of deep and abiding faith and a member of Eggville Free Will Baptist Church.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Sandy Slay; daughter-in-law, Vicki Reese; grandsons, Brian Reese (Kim), Justin Reese (Erica), Nic Slay, Sam Slay, Wesley Slay (Houpe), Mason Slay, and Hunter Slay (Meg); nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Sonny Reese (Ginger) and Earl Reese; and sister, Ramona O'Shields (Wayne); and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Polly Katherine Reese; parents, Clyde and LaFray Reese; son, Terry Reese; grandson, Brad Reese; and brothers, Ray Reese and Bobby Reese.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Pegues Tupelo.

Services honoring the life of Joe will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues with Reverend Gerald Gann officiating. Burial will follow at Eggville Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Gentiva Hospice care team, especially his nurses Deborah and Teresa, Chaplain Patrick, and the entire Gentiva hospice family.

Pop will be remembered for his kindness, his faith, his love for his family, and the laughter he brought into their lives. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love that will live on through the generations.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.