Sumter, SC…William "Bill" Martin Reeks, age 68, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on August 12, 1952 in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of Marian June Schmitt and the late William Leon Reeks. Bill served in the US Air Force and retired after 24 years as a Master Sergeant. While on active duty, he served in both Desert Shield and Desert Strom. In addition, Bill had worked at Simpson’s Hardware for seventeen years. He was a life member of the NRA and was a firearms and knives enthusiast. Bill enjoyed barbeques, oyster roast, fast cars, car shows, and overall having a good time.
Surviving are his mother, Marian June Schmitt of Crownsville, MD; two daughters, Laura Wyche of Clovis, NM and Jessica Cashman of Charleston, SC; one brother, Wayne Reeks and his wife Patricia of Crownsville, MD; one granddaughter, Maya, and his significant other, Alice H. Evans of Sumter.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Leon Reeks and his wife, Kathleen Reeks.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. Full military honors will follow the service.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Bullock Funeral Home.
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