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Douglas Reeves Obituary
1949-2013
Douglas L. Reeves was born on 27 March 1949 in Valparaiso, FL to Ivalene Johnson Reeves and Lorez Reeves. He grew up in the Svea Community with his siblings, Sharon, Linda, Dwan, and Dianne.
Doug graduated as salutatorian of the Class of 1967 from Laurel Hill School and then joined the U. S. Navy. After his service with the U. S. Navy, Doug graduated from OWJC and attended UWF. He spent the remainder of his career working as a wine and liquor salesman.
He has two children, Shawn Reeves and Tara Vollertsen. Doug also has four grandchildren, Christina and Caden Reeves and Griffin and Zoe Vallertsen.
Doug was an avid fisherman, both fresh water and deep sea. He loved fishing Granddaddy Perry Reeves' pond and Pond Creek at Svea. He also loved gardening, collecting driftwood and playing cards with friends.
Doug lost his battle with kidney cancer on May 4, 2013.
A visitation will be held at Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Court, Pensacola, FL, on May 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 11:30. Burial services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Svea Cemetery, 8922 Highway 85N, Laurel Hill, FL.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Reeves
Jo Plaster
May 2, 2024
Still think so often of all the good times we had.....miss you in my life.
Jo Plaster
May 2, 2020
Great memories of many times we spent together. Miss you still. Always upbeat
Nancy Thompson
May 11, 2013
Shawn & Family...I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great guy, always had a smile and a friendly hello. He is at peace and knows how much you and your sister adored him, as he did you. God Bless you and be with you during this time of sorrow. Love you Shawn.
May 11, 2013
Duan so sorry to hear about your brother. Roger Phillips
Shelia Locke
May 10, 2013
Sharon, Linda, Dwan, and Dianne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of when we were all kids together. My condolences to you all and to the your families.
Faye Jernigan
May 9, 2013
Shawn, Tara and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
May 9, 2013
Loveternalife +++ joe/doug your*neighbor *
Ronald and Samma Brannon
May 8, 2013
Dwan and Ann, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Curtis Johnson
May 8, 2013
Rest In Piece my friend . We shared many laughs over the years and many fishing stories . My Condolences to your family .
Jo Ann and Mike Plaster
May 8, 2013
We know Doug is in a much better place, no doubt in our minds. We will all miss his infectuous smile and sense of humor. He was so full of life and did his best to enjoy it to the fullest. Prayers are being said for you. Much love
Nancy
May 8, 2013
For Doug. To his sisters and brother and children. You ARE a man of passion. A passion of life and for living. Thank you for infusing our lives with your love. Your location has changed now. Now you have another new beginning; living an eternal life with a risen Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven! YOU ARE / WE ARE... BLESSED! love you,
your cousin.
Brad & Shauna McKinney
May 8, 2013
Shawn,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you.
Beverly Brantley
May 7, 2013
My condolences to your family in this time of sadness. May his memories fill your heart with love.
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