Benjamin F. "Ben" Reese

Benjamin F. “Ben” Reese, 71, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Hart’s on Cherry Street. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Son of the late Robert Claude Reese and Lila Freeman Reese, Ben was born in Reynolds, Georgia on February 15, 1955. He proudly served his country for eight years in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. Following his military service, he worked for more than 30 years with BellSouth/AT&T.

Ben enjoyed sports and was a devoted Georgia Tech fan. He had a fun-loving personality and was known as a prankster. He was also an avid rifle marksman and took great pride in his skill. He loved his children, but his greatest love was his grandchildren.

Ben is survived by his wife, Rita Reese of Macon; daughter, Becky Dixon (Kenneth) of Fort Valley, Georgia; son, Sam Reese (Betsy) of Forsyth, Georgia; five grandchildren Collier Cade Dixon, Marley Reese Dixon, Isla Blake Dixon, Ella Jane Reese, and Freddie Jack Reese.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.

Hart’s on Cherry Street, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 has charge of the arrangements.