Joseph Richard "Rick" Reeves

Joseph Richard "Rick" Reeves obituary

Joseph Richard "Rick" Reeves

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Joseph Reeves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Funeral Home - Trumann on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Joseph Richard "Rick" Reeves of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, October 30th at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 71 years, and 2 months. He was born August 30, 1954 in Trumann and had lived in Jonesboro since 1990. He was a retired manager for Firestone for 20 years, was parts manager for Toyota in Richardson, Texas and was a chemical operator for 10 years for Eastman Kodak in Batesville, AR. Mr. Reeves trusted Jesus during the last days of his life. He was preceded in death by special companion, Jeananne Howard, one grandson, Noah Reeves and his parents Bert and Dorthiea Marie McClanahand Reeves. He is survived by two sons, Kevin Reeves of Jonesboro and Chris (Autumn) Reeves of Jonesboro; one daughter, Erin Massey of Branson, MO., two granddaughters, Keely Smith of Branson and Lily Goodpasture of California; one sister, Diane (Mike) Powell of Brookland and one brother, Delbert (Doris) Reeves of Harrisburg. The family will receive friends Monday, November 10th from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be sent to St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, TN. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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Trumann, AR

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