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Charles Earl "Charlie" Reeves Jr.
1956 - 2025
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Charles Reeves Obituary
May 3, 1956 - August 8, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Earl Reeves, Jr., 69, of Hickory, passed away peacefully in this sleep on August 8. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Libby) Reeves. in Wake County N.C., Charlie was raised in Hickory. He is survived by the loves of his life; his daughter, Elizabeth of Southern Pines, N.C. and her children, Liddy and Eve; his son, Charles E. Reeves, III of Nashville Tenn. (wife Jorie) and children Charles E. Reeves IV and Caroline. Also surviving is his brother, Alex Reeves and his wife, Vickie, and their children, Lexie, Zac, and Sam. Charlie was married to Gerrie Lineberger Reeves for 42 years.
Charlie graduated from Hickory High School in 1974 where he served on Student Council and played varsity football. He earned a bachelor's degree at Appalachian State University and attended graduate classes at Lenoir Rhyne University.
His professional career spanned many years in furniture marketing, sales, and merchandising. He was an active leader in Taylorsville Upholstering. Charlie was a member of Hickory Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a volunteer for Samaritan's Purse for many years.
His favorite activities were coaching his children's baseball and softball games and taking them to the N.C. mountains and beach. He enjoyed swinging his grandchildren in his yard which he had totally set up for their play. Charlie loved music, being an avid Beatles fan. His creativity was boundless. He was a photographer, stained glass artisan, Koi pond enthusiast, and a true grill master.
Charlie's life will be honored with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Hickory on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m.
with a reception to follow at Bass-Smith Funeral Home. Since he was a lover of vibrant color, family and friends are encouraged to wear bright, happy colors as a tribute to Charlie's love of creativity.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone NC 28607.
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Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Hickory334 2nd Street NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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Robbie Sherrill
August 13, 2025
I have known Charlie for about 37 years, and he never failed to have a big smile on his face and something very nice to say to you. I met he and Gerrie through his sister-in-law, Lore Bolick. No doubt he has a big smile today as he sits in Heaven with his family that has gone before him. Rest in Peace, Charlie, and enjoy the Lord's blessings.
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