Fred L. Reeves

Fred L. Reeves, 81, of Volney, Va., passed away on September 25, 2009, at the Christian Care Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Fred was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was born and raised in Volney, Va. He served in in the United States Navy during World War II. Fred worked in Raytheon in Bristol for may years before retiring and returning to his creek bank in Grayson County, Va. Fred was an avid fisherman who always had lots of stories about the ones that got away. Fred dedicated many hours as a volunteer fireman at the East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department, which in addition to being his passion, was also rumored to be a tactic for surviving life in a house with six women. Fred's sharp wit and mischievous grin will be sadly missed. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, John Mack and Blanche Reeves, of Troutdale, Va.; and his wife of 54 years, Betty Reedy Reeves; as well as his two brothers; and his sister. He is survived by his five daughters and their families, Pamela L. Reeves and Charles Swanson, Reedy and Amanda Swanson, of Knoxville, Tenn., Loretta D. Reeves and Bob Vint, of Punta Gorda, Fla., Angela D. Reeves and Russ Cote, Sara and Olivia Cote, of Bethlehem, Pa., Rhonda A. Reeves and Philip Wright, of Johnson City, Tenn., and Sandra D. Reeves Pierce, of Hampton, Va.; a niece, Freda Hutton; and other special nieces and nephews also survive him. The body is at ReinsSturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, at the Little Wilson United Methodist Church in Volney, Va. The Rev. Kenneth Blevins officiating. The burial to follow in the Little Wilson Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church thirty minutes preceding the service. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department at 3287 Weaver Pike, Bristol, Tenn. 37620. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va., Christian Care Center in Johnson City, Tenn., and Caris Hospice Care in Johnson City for the loving care they have all provided. Funeral arrangements are by ReinsSturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.