Inventory control clerk, 65 James Christopher 'Chris' Reese, 65, of Orange entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, from Woody ''Home for Services,'' 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening. Born June 9, 1943, in Montclair, Mr. Reese was the first African-American quarterback at Montclair High School. He graduated from the University of Dayton in Ohio. He was an inventory control clerk for the Motor Club of America. Mr. Reese was the beloved husband of the late Gwynn; loving father of Thomas C. Bewley; caring stepfather of Michael Reed and his wife, Dorlinda, William, Cheryl and Deidra Bewely; dear son of Thomas Reese; adored brother of Thomas Jr., Patricia and Priscilla Reese. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.