Daniel Lee Reece 1964-2024

Danny was born Oct. 16, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Kenneth B. Reece Sr. and Alma V. McIver Reece. He made his mark everywhere and with everyone from that day forward until the day he was blessedly released from his earthly body that had been devastated by leukemia (MDS/AML). Danny gracefully and defiantly fought to the very end, until he was reunited with Casey, Kayla, Tucker and Bailey at the Rainbow Bridge.

Danny graduated from Valley High School (1982). He always dreamed of being an aviation structural mechanic, so prior to his graduation, he early enrolled in the U.S. Navy to do just that. Danny spent 25 years in the Navy, proudly serving the country he loved. He would tell you that those were the best years of his life working among the best of the best, professionally and personally. Achieving the rank of senior chief (AMCS) was one of his proudest lifetime achievements. Following his Navy retirement, Danny finished his bachelor’s degree and then graduated from Kent State University with his MBA.

In 1991, in Key West, Danny would meet (for the second time) and marry his perfect match, his soulmate, Robin Stanley Reece. Together they lived in four states, finally settling in Ohio after his retirement from the Navy. Other than military deployments, they were inseparable, enjoying going to games to watch their favorite teams, attending concerts and spending time with family and friends — among so many other activities they enjoyed. Danny loved cooking and Robin loved eating everything he made for her. Spoiling Robin in every way was really his passion, and he excelled at it.

Danny was a life member and former commander of the Newton Falls Amvets Post 112, life member of the Newton Falls VFW Post 3332, a member of the Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 and former president of the Newton Falls Browns Backers. Danny loved all sports, especially his beloved Louisville Cardinals. He cheered hard for the Buckeyes, too. He was a season ticket holder for the Browns and had loved the Cowboys since childhood.

Danny is survived by his mother, Alma V. Reece of Louisville, Kentucky; his wife, Robin Reece of Lordstown; two sisters, Valerie (Steve) Ritter of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Lisa Reece of Louisville, Kentucky; and one brother, Kenneth Jr. (Beverly) Reece of Louisville, Kentucky; his mother-in-law, Judy Stanley; sister-in-law, Kris Stanley; and his golden retriever, Finn.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; his grandparents; and his father-in-law, George Stanley.

The family wishes to thank everyone at UH Seidman Cancer Center; the Warren and Wade Park VA; Affinity Care of Northern Ohio; Amvets Post 112; and Trumbull County Veterans Services. Special gratitude to Danny’s anonymous stem cell transplant donor for her selflessness that helped extend his life and gave him a fighting chance.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls, with Pastor Dan Tayman officiating. Calling hours will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the funeral home.

Danny will be laid to rest, with full military honors by the Newton Falls Veterans Honor Guard, in Newton Falls Cemetery.

The family has requested that all donations please be made to either Newton Falls Amvets Post 112, 37 W. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444; NMDP (formerly known as Be the Match); the Warren Family Mission; Never Muzzled; or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or send condolences to our website at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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