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Wister Lee Reece

Birth : 18 Oct 1918 Ramseur, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 5 Nov 1957 Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Macedonia Cemetery, Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate : 39.2226330, -79.7254910
Description : Patrolman Reece was shot and killed in Richmond County after stopping a vehicle for speeding. After the shooting the suspect fled but was later pulled over by Patrolman J. T. Brown in Lee County. During that stop the suspect also shot and killed Patrolman Brown. The vehicle, later found to be stolen, was being driven by a New York state mental hospital escapee. The escapee was en route to Mississippi to attempt to break his brother out of death row.

Three weeks later the suspect was captured in Bakersfield, California. Since his escape a month earlier, it was discovered... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Wister Lee Reece's memorial?

    Wister Lee Reece's memorial is located at: Macedonia Cemetery, Saint George, Tucker County, USA.

  • When did Wister Lee Reece death?

    Wister Lee Reece death on 5 Nov 1957 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Wister Lee Reece's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.2226330
    Longitude: -79.7254910

Family Members:

Parent

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Eli Lee Reece

(1879 - 1941)

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Mamie York McDonald

(1887 - 1969)

Spouse

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Dilys Rowland Reece

(1924 - 2021)

Siblings

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Dwight George Reece

(1921 - 1998)

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Bessie Jane Reece Cox

(1925 - 2005)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Macedonia Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2226330, -79.7254910

2. Nestor Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2066330, -79.7427500

3. Limestone Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2352982, -79.6810989

4. Pifer Mountain Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1853981, -79.7697983

5. Jones-Auvil Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1970520, -79.6679160

6. Mount Sarah Cemetery
Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2739660, -79.7028430

7. Etam Cemetery
Etam, Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2841930, -79.7267900

8. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2047005, -79.6442032

9. Sugargrove Church Cemetery
Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1759100, -79.7878300

10. Fairview Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2140490, -79.6360880

11. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2480170, -79.6288390

12. Sypolt Cemetery
Etam, Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3022300, -79.7058800

13. Hebb Family Cemetery
Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2735500, -79.6415100

14. New Hope Cemetery
Parsons, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1591000, -79.7961000

15. Pifer Family Cemetery
Parsons, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2450900, -79.6201670

16. Tucker County Poor Farm Cemetery
Holly Meadows, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1485980, -79.6655360

17. Shahan Cemetery
Marquess, Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2882450, -79.8064520

18. Bonnifield Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1617012, -79.6386032

19. Bethel Cemetery
Holly Meadows, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1363983, -79.6841965

20. Red Rock Cemetery
Macomber, Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3028600, -79.6673400

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Saint George, Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1300583, -79.7348175

22. Bolyard Cemetery
Preston County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3139000, -79.7530975

23. Hile Cemetery
Tucker County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1946983, -79.6093979

24. Shiloh Cemetery
Kasson, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2172012, -79.8510971