William "Lit'l Bill" David Reekes
June 11, 1938 ~ May 26, 2016
William "Lit'l Bill" David Reekes II, 77, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born June 11, 1938 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late William and Lucille (Pierson) Reekes.
Bill worked as a regional manager for Apple Computer and was the owner of Lil Bills Bar on Kings Creek Road. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and loved to cook.
He is survived by his children James D. Reekes of San Jose, CA, and Deborah L. Reekes of Weirton; grandchildren Edward Santee, Breanna (David-James) DeFelice and Janine Fontaine all of Weirton; great-grandchildren Aleena, Evelynn , Dexter and one new arrival on the way and niece Shelley Slator. He will also be missed by his cat Nightmare.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11AM.
Pastor Gary Lilly will officiate.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of William “Lit’l Bill” David Reekes II, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Marine Veteran, William “Lit’l Bill” David Reekes II, “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Deb I didn’t know your dad but with your posts I felt I knew him for a long time. I cant express how sorry I am for your loss. I know too well how this feels. Wish I could do something to make it better for you. I will pray for comfort for you and the family. Mr. Reekes must have been a great dad because it shows through you. God bless you and the family.
Rest In Peace Mr Reekes My Thoughts and Prayers are being sent to Deb and Family.
My condolences to you and your family. He sounds like he was a great man and loved by many.may he rest in peace. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
” I am learning how to live, In a new way, Since that day You were taken away. With the things left unsaid, Knowing I got to say them. For your life has lived in me, your laugh once lifted me, { Your word was gift to me! } To remember this brings painful joy of what death has touched. On the day I lost you, I lost a father, a friend and an idol who I looked up to. Your advice I take along with me, parked in my heart forever.”
Deb and Jim I am soo sorry and shocked to here of your dad passing, you both knew how I felt about him and he will be in my heart forever. Ours was a short marriage but a long relationship that continued on over the years, he will always be a part of my heart I wish I could be there for both of you
Sorry we cannot be with u all. We are still on florida. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Bill was a long time friend
Prayers that choirs of angels came to greet him and carry him to paradise. So sorry for your loss. It was great reconnecting at the Pierson cousin reunion. Love Bill & Karen Pierson