About 350 mourners were on hand Wednesday for the funeral service of a local soldier who died recently.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Mi’key Reese, Sr., was buried with full military honors after a memorial service in which he was praised for his dedication to the Navy and to his family.
The service was held in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church facility.
Program participants included: Pastor Rosie Jenkins; Prophet Lawrence Jenkins, Sr., scripture, and prayer; Makia Reese (sister), poem; Rev. Ro