Robert "Droop" Reese, age 39, of Ithaca, a barber at JC Knights on the Commons, died suddenly on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at Cayuga Medical Center. Droop was born on July 26th, 1969 a son of Portia Bibbs and the late Robert Reese Sr.

In addition to his mother, Portia (Calvin) Bibbs, survivors include, his son, Khalil Reese; two sisters, Portia and Susan Reese; a paternal grandfather, George Cammon; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and friends. He is predeceased by his grandmother, Ida Cammon.

Muslim Prayers were held Tuesday at the Herson Funeral Home followed by burial in Greensprings Natural Cemetery in Newfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation or to Research for MRSA.