Tommy Lee Reece, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed from this life at his home on July 4, 2022. A native of Franklin, he was the son of Thomas Grady and Lorraine Anita Lee Reece. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Rella Wilson Reece; his son, Chris Reece (Shanna); his daughter, Dawn Westbrook (Tom); his beloved grandchildren, Carrie Enloe (Jesse), Wilson Reece, Zeb Enloe, and Reagan Reece; his great-granddaughter, Lyra Elaine Hogan; his sisters, Juanita Phillips (Carl), Caroline Kimsey, Becky Kimsey, and Elaine Morris (Joe) and many nieces and nephews. Tommy retired from Fruit of the Loom manufacturing and was a plumbing contractor. As his health declined his favorite things to do were to "watch people work" and drive around in his Jeep looking for wildlife. If any local farmers were planting or harvesting, he would likely be parked nearby watching them. He loved reporting how many deer and turkeys he had seen for the day. He never failed to appreciate God's creation and the blessings that came from living in these mountains. A private family service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Tommy's family.