William H. “Bill” Rees, Jr., 88, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away, Monday, July 4, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born September 12, 1933 in Oakwood, Ohio the son of the late William Henry and Lucile (Hill) Rees. He served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a member of the First Church of God, Bellefontaine, Ohio. He enjoyed woodworking and sports. He was a proud American and loved his country. But most of all, Bill loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Rees; children, Donna Miller Vanek, David Rees, Robert Miller, Aaron Miller, Craig (Chastity Williams) Rees and Jim Rees; grandchildren, Samantha (Ethan) Pope, Hayden (Sydnee Buckley) Rees, Carter Rees and Lara Rees; great grandchildren, Owen & Quinn Pope and Sullivan Rees.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Alvin) Roby and great grandson, Knox Pope.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, in the First Church of God, 1000 E. Brown Ave., Bellefontaine, Ohio, with Pastor Gary Brown and Pastor Ray Headings officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Directly following the service, the family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God or to the Gideons, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
Services are entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.