D. C. Reece, 86, of Enon Road, Oxford, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Granville Medical Center.

Born April 30, 1928 in Louisburg, he has been a long time resident of Granville County, retiring after forty-four years from Burlington Industries in Clarksville, Va. He was also an avid entrepreneur in the Granville area operating a machine and bean shelling business, wherein he made many life-time friends and associates.

He is survived by his wife, Erma Champion Reece of the home; two sons; Stewart (Bess) and Randy Reece, both of Oxford, four grandchildren; Joey, Lyndsey, David and Daniel, a great-grandchild, Carson, a sister, Allie Mae Reece Champion of Oxford; and other extended family. D.C. and Erma would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary September 1st. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by two sons; Ronald and David Reece, his parents; Conley and Effie Reece, brothers; Perry and Lester Reece and sisters; Ila Neal, Charlotte Pope and Dessie Morgan.

Graveside Services will be conducted Friday, August 29, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Steve Brown. Visitation will be prior to the graveside service Friday, August 29, 2014 from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. at Enon Baptist Church.