Jeffery Rece of Paragould, AR was born on August 30, 1964 and departed this life on August 27, 2026. Jeff was a life long truck driver, husband, father, and Peepaw.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Tina Rece; daughters, Emily Latting of Paragould, AR and Ashleigh Rece of Lepanto, AR; grandson Baylor McCain of Lepanto, AR. A father of his heart Eldon Green of Jacksonville, FL. As well as many friends and other family members.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dewey Rece. A son of his heart Troy McCain; two brothers of his heart, Luke Clay and William Howard.

Jeff had a passion for drag racing, fishing, and hunting.

Family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home for a visitation with the service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Shiloh cemetery with Mark Hogan speaking.

Jay Hobbs, Tom Huckabee, Tommy Sutterfield, David Clayton, Michael Potter, Michael Bruner, Chad Wheat, Bryan Norvell, and Chris Bateman all of Paragould, AR, Matt Elder of Osceola, AR.