Sapphire – Leslie A. Reese, 90, died Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Brian Center, Brevard. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Samuel and Olive Moss Reese. Mr. Reese was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 79th Division, Company "C", 313th Infantry during WW II. He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Ollie Mae Reese; sons, Stan Reese and wife Beth of Oakhill, VA, and Samuel Reese of Lynchburg, VA; grandsons, Bart and Justin Reese. The funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at North Toxaway Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Owen officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Honor Guard for Transylvania County Veterans. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 pm Sunday at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com. Moody-Connolly Funeral Home is caring for the family.