Hilary Beall Reeves
1937 - 2018
Hilary Beall Reeves
1937 - 2018
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October 27, 1937 - May 3, 2018
Macon, GA- Hilary Beall Reeves, 80, of Macon, GA, passed away at Navicent Health Hospital on Thursday, May 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services and a celebration of his life will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens located at 7070 Houston Rd. Macon, GA 31216 at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 7 with the Reverend Ron Holland officiating and Dale Washburn giving the eulogy. The family will greet friends and family at 2:00 pm prior to the service at the mausoleum located in the back of the cemetery. Funeral services are provided by Monroe County Memorial Chapel.
Hilary was born on October 27, 1937 in Bolingbroke, GA to William O. and Evelyn C. Reeves. He graduated from Lanier High School in Macon, GA in 1957. On June 19, 1982, he married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Weber. Hilary was a member of Vineville Baptist Church. Hilary was employed by Robins Air Force Base for over 40 years; he was a logistics manager and logistics contractor, including working for SAIC. He retired from the US Army National Guard and the US Air Force Reserves where he proudly served his country for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Middle Georgia Football Officials Association for many years where he had served as President multiple times during his tenure. Hilary loved to travel with his wife, spend time with his family and was an avid UGA football fan, earning the title of "Granddawgy" from his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him.
Hilary is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Weber Reeves; his daughters Lori Reeves Haynes (Sidney), Melinda Reeves Doyle, Wendy Westmoreland Pepper (Robby) and Holly Marsa Westmoreland; his grandchildren Abby Haynes, Adam Doyle, Andrew Doyle, Allison Doyle, Austin Doyle, Reeves Haynes, John Bailey Haynes, Weber Westmoreland and Isabel Pepper; his brother William "Bill" Reeves (Mary), his sister-in-law Dianne Reeves, brother-in-law Thomas "Tommy" Weber and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Oscar Reeves and Evelyn Clason Reeves; his son, Adam Beall Reeves; his sister, Eva R. Smith and his brother, Henry T. Reeves.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
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Melinda Reeves Doyle
May 23, 2018
Daddy, you are missed so incredibly much. I am thankful for the many wonderful memories I have. You were a very special person and loved by so many. Everywhere you went, it seemed you knew at least one person there. Lives were made better because of you and I'm proud to say that you are my father!
Love always, Melinda
Sincerely ~ Gwen
May 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Alvah Adams, Jr.
May 7, 2018
Pat and I were very sorry to hear of Hilary's death. He was a valued friend and coworker for almost 40 years
Mike and Lori Haynes Family
May 7, 2018
Our heart breaks for your family. Sending our prayers for all. God bless.
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John Brown
May 6, 2018
I am saddened to learn of Hilary's passing. He was one of my role models as a young man and I was blessed to have passed his way. Rest in Peace Hilary and Rise in Glory!
Bonwell Lipsey
May 6, 2018
Mrs. BARBARA,
So sorry to hear about Hilary's passing. My sincerest condolences. Thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
Pat Guy
May 6, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Hillary's passing. I was glad to see him in February at the hospital. We talked about old times at Charles H. Bruce School. He was a football player and I was a cheerleader. Rest in peace Hillary.
Ken Kubacak
May 6, 2018
Sorry to hear about your family's loss. Hilary will be missed by all. He may be gone, but never forgotten!!!
Tom DuBose
May 6, 2018
TO THE FAMILY OF HILARY B. REEVES
Dear Barbara, Bill and Family,
The death of Hilary was received with shock and much sadness. Please accept my personal and sincere condolences. He will be profoundly missed and will always be the rainbow in our clouds. Our heart aches at our loss, but his legacy will always be with us.
Please know that I am deeply sadden by his departure but blessed with the fact of knowing Heaven has just gained another angel. So, at the end of that last tour of duty and hearing the sound of that final all aboard' call we should all come to realize that a life lived believing, giving, caring and loving your family is the only life that really matters.
May the hope found in Gods' word out weigh the grief the family feels? Gone from our eyes, but not forgotten in our hearts. Rest in peace Mr. Hilary.
john Pittman
May 6, 2018
I am so saddened by Hilary's passing. He was a good man. John and Doris Pittman
SW
May 6, 2018
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Ruth Stevenson
May 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Daniella Hazel
May 5, 2018
My family sends our heartfelt condolences to the Reeves family. Mrs. Barbara, Holly, and Wendy you'll are in my prayers, and I love you'll.
Tiffany Butler at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens
May 4, 2018
With deepest sympathy.
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