Jack Addison Reese Jr.

Jack Addison Reese, Jr. of Arcadia, MO, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with his loved ones by his side at the age of 87 years, 8 months, and 10 days. He was born January 22, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Jack Addison, Sr. and Alice Mabel (Propst) Reese. On April 5, 1958, Jack was united in marriage to Evelyn Ramona "Mona" Sutton who preceded him in rest on January 22, 2015. To this union three daughters were born, Alisa Cowsert and husband Tom, Janet Duncan and husband Brett, and Jill Goldsmith and husband Jimi, all of whom survive. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Bryon, Larissa, Elliott, Skyler, and Faith; four great-grandchildren, Preston, Parker, Olivia, and Ellison; two sisters, Barbara Adams and husband Dean, and Judith Draper and husband Bill, a sister-in-law Wanda Reese, two brothers-in-law Larry Sutton and wife Cindy, Mark Sutton and wife Sheree, his special friend and devoted companion Alma Rice. and many more loving family members and friends. Jack is preceded in rest by his parents, his wife Mona, a brother Jon Reese and Jon's first wife Cynthia, and a brother-in-law Fred Sutton and Fred's wife Nelda. Jack lived in Annapolis, Missouri in his youth and took great pride in that small town. He told many stories of his upbringing with his siblings. After moving to the big town of Ironton, Missouri, he excelled in basketball where he was given the nickname “Jumping Jack” and later continued playing for the United States Navy while stationed in Hawaii. After graduating in 1955, he went to Mizzou before traveling to Oregon to fight forest fires. Upon returning, he married Evelyn Ramona Sutton in 1958. After his service, he embarked on a journey through many jobs, each one adding to the rich tapestry of experiences that he loved to share stories about. Eventually, he found his true calling as an insurance salesman as the owner of Reese Insurance Group, LLC. He built a long and successful career providing insurance products to banks all over Missouri. He was well respected and admired by his colleagues and clients, many becoming life-long friends. He continued his salesmanship after his retirement by peddling his renowned smoked meats and cheeses, chocolate chip cookies, and taco soup. Customers always got a laugh or smile as a bonus. He contributed to the community by serving as President of Chamber of Commerce and 33rd Degree Mason in the Hopewell Masonic Lodge of Lesterville. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour in 1948 and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton, Missouri Jack and his devoted companion, Alma enjoyed getting together with the Class of ‘55ers, being a part of Pickin’ on the Square, and sitting around a campfire at the wedge. His life was a testament to the power of hard work, the joy of a good story, and the importance of family. Jack will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know and love him, but his spirit will live on in the stories he told and the laughter he shared. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am from the Cole Family Chapel. Visitation for friends and family to gather will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, beginning at 5:00 pm and lasting until 8:00 pm, and then resuming Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 am and lasting until service time at 11:00 am from the Cole Family Chapel. Interment will follow the services with full Military Honors in the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in Ironton, MO.

Jack Addison Reese Jr.

January 22, 1937 - October 1, 2024