William Howard Reep, Jr. died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Brian Center-Viewmont. Born September 27, 1943, he was the son of the late William Howard Reep Sr. & Margaret Louise Blackburn Reep. A sister, Carol Watson and husband Gary of Hickory; Uncle Harry and Aunt Ruth Huss of Crouse, NC; an aunt Josephine Blackburn of Lincolnton; an uncle Freddie Blackburn and wife Rosella of Dallas, NC; two nephews, Sean Watson and wife Alyssa of Mansfield, Texas and Andy Watson and wife Felicia of Dudley Shoals, NC; a great nephew, Noah Watson of Mansfield, Texas; two great nieces, Izzy Watson of Mansfield, Texas and Ella Watson of Dudley Shoals, NC; numerous cousins; and two special friends, Beth Kistler of Hickory and Brenda Smith of Newton survive him. In addition to his parents; his wife, Ruby Reep preceded him in death. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery on Hickory-Lincolnton Highway. Pastor Wellington Moyer will officiate. Memorials may be made to Mountainview Mennonite Church, 5252 West Highway 10, Hickory, NC 28602. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Reep family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.