David Hugh Reach, Master Chief, USN retired, age 80, of Suches, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Mr. Reach was born September 16, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late James Hubert Reach and the late Florence Elsie Fitts Reach.
He lived in Fannin County for 35 years after retiring from the U.S. Navy. David was a member of Temple Baptist Church, enjoyed Alabama College football, farming and bluegrass music. He was also a former real estate agent with Georgia Prime Realty.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Vick Reach; children, Tammie (Chris) Lawler and Andy (Sabre) Reach; grandchildren, James (Kat) Reach, Katy Williams, Hannah Reach, Merritt (Sean) McKelleget and Sarah Reach; great-grandchildren, Jaxon Fouts, David Alexander Reach and Addison McKelleget.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.