The VirtualBoxwell Team is saddened to announce the passing of John Reese.  John joined the Parnell staff in 1992 as a member of the Activity Yard.  He remained in the AY for his entire six year run, ending as Activity Yard Director at Parnell in 1996 and 1997.  He attended ETSU for his undergrad work, but suffered from pancreatic cancer.  An Eagle Scout, he spent several years in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as a outdoor guide before returning to Mount Juliet.  John passed unexpectedly on September 17, 2025.  He was 48 years old.

Here is the official obituary for John’s passing, marking also visitation and services in the next few days.  https://www.sellarsfh.com/obituaries/John-Paul-Reese?obId=45457819

Seen here is the 1997 Parnell Directors’ photo.  John is the tallest man in the photo, all way to the far right.

1997 Parnell Directors