Neal Preston Reese

Neal Reese, age 63, of Washington passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025. Neal Preston Reese was born on March 11, 1962 in Santa Maria, California, the oldest of two sons born to Neal Forrest Reese and Donna Lee (Longbrake) Reese. Although he was born in California, Neal was primarily raised in Oklahoma. The Reese family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1963, and in 1973 they had moved again to Washington, Oklahoma where they made their home. Neal attended Washington Public Schools and graduated with the Warrior Class of 1980. Following graduation, Neal worked several odd jobs before he decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corp. Neal was a proud patriot, who served his country both honorably and faithfully. After he completed his time in the military, Neal began his career as a firefighter. He worked for the Norman Fire Department for nearly 25 years, where he selflessly protected the community and residents. Due to his work ethic and drive for ambition, Neal continued to work odd jobs on the side. While he was working cattle and taking care of land for Bill Hardcastle, he was introduced to a young woman named, Gena Joyce Moon. The two quickly fell in love and were married on April 10, 1995. The couple shared 28 wonderful years of marriage, love, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. When he wasn’t working, Neal loved to tinker on gadgets of all kinds. He really enjoyed working on cars, model World War 2 aircrafts, dune buggies... you name it! Neal was an excellent mechanic and handy man who absolutely loved spending time in his shop. He also enjoyed learning about history, and he had a huge soft spot for animals of all kinds! Neal was extremely loyal and fiercely protective in nature. Caring for and protecting his loved ones was just who he was! He was known to be brutally honest, strong-willed, witty, and even a little stubborn at times. But most importantly, he was looked up to as a role model and hero by so many. More than anything, Neal was a family man. He loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Nothing made him happier than the day he found out he was going to be a Grandpa to a beautiful granddaughter named, Olivia Kash. He was anxiously awaiting her arrival and will now be the best guardian angel. Neal was truly a one-of-a-kind man who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him! He is preceded in death by: his loving wife, Gena Reese; infant baby, Preston Scott Reese; and his father, Neal Forrest Reese. Neal is survived by: his loving mother, Donna Reese of Norman; son, Joshua Reese, wife Connie, and soon-to-be granddaughter Olivia Kash of Norman; brother, Doug Reese and wife Joey of Washington; 2 nephews, Brandon Reese of Moore and Bobby Reese of Washington; daughters, Shyla Beason and husband Nick of Cole, Dawnnie Ross and husband Jerry of Lexington; 7 grandchildren, Charlie, Cooper, Ryker, Rayln, Rendyn, Claire, Ace, and a host of other family and friends.

Neal Preston Reese

March 11, 1962 - April 6, 2025