Carrollton Edward Reese, 96, of Hollywood, MD, died on December 30, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 26, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Marion Edward and Isabelle Ada Reese.

He was the loving husband of the late Marion Gertrude Reese.

Mr. Reese is survived by his children; Michael Reese (Veronica) of Hollywood, MD, Timothy Reese (Lillian) of Lorton, VA, 3 grandchildren; Anna Reese, Michael C. Reese, and Elizabeth Riley, 6 Great Grandchildren; Jessica, Kristen, Abigail, Megan, Elsie and Audrey, 2 great-great grandchildren; Jacob and Maxwell.

Carrollton is preceded in death by his son Carrollton Reese, Jr.

Mr. Reese graduated from St. John's College High School, in 1932. He moved from Landover Hills, MD to St. Mary's County in 1980 and was a Cartographer for The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Roger Ridgell, Bill Hines, Charlie Wldmayer, Danny Greenwell, Lenny Guy, and Jim Bailey.

Contributions may be made in memory of Carrollton Edward Reese to Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.