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John Reeves Obituary
FRUITLAND PARK, FL - John M. Reeves, Jr., 50, of Fruitland Park, FL passed away Sunday May 13th, 2012.
Born in Lexington, KY the son of John M. and Harriet M. (Hornbeck) Reeves, Sr., he moved to Fruitland Park from Poughkeepsie, NY in 2005.
J.R. was a graduate of Fredonia State University with degrees in music and business; he was a Prudential insurance agent; and a percussionist. John was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #219, Fruitland Park and First Assembly of God Church in Leesburg. He enjoyed cooking, music and playing the drums.
Survivors include his daughter, Julianna Reeves, Poughkeepsie, NY; father, John M. Reeves, Sr., Fruitland Park; sister, Connie (Robert) Wynn, Millbrook, AL; nieces, Taylor Wynn and Leslie Holt and his faithful companion "Sugar-Pops". John was preceded in death in 2010 by his mother Harriet M.
A gathering of family and friends will be on Thursday, May 17th from 12 to 1pm with Memorial Services at 1 pm at the American Legion Post 219 Hall, 194 W. Fountain Street, Fruitland Park, FL with Pastor Aaron Baty and SAL Commander Tommy Hill officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, Lane Purcell House, 1224 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Jenn Kennedy
May 19, 2012
I worked with John years ago and he always made us laugh. John used to walk around the office offering hugs to everyone. You could never be mad at him for long. I will always remember John with a smile on his face and him calling me Jennaflower. May you rest in peace. Give butchie a hug for me.
al ford
May 19, 2012
i am just finding out today a few late and am very shocked at the news of john's passing. i am an old friend of his from wappingers falls ny. had so many good times and laughs together,will never forget him. RIP my good buddy. al ford wapp. fls. ny
Jeff Carano
May 17, 2012
I have too many hilarious memories of Johnny from our many years together in the Silk & Sounds Band. I pray that he is now at peace, and I will always miss his larger than life sense of humor. Deepest sympathies to the family, and know that Johnny has made so many of us laugh until we nearly cried!
Bill Towns
May 16, 2012
On behalf of National Commander Jim Roberts the prayers of The Sons of The American Legion are with the family as we praise God for the life of this member. May he rest in peace as the fruits of his service to community, state, and nation flourish.
National Chaplain
Sons of The American Legion
Randi (Kent) Bethel
May 16, 2012
This is very sad news. I was also in the band with John. We called him "Jolly Johnny" because he always made us laugh. He had such a big heart back then, too. He was among the first in our group of friends to drive so always drove us around. He was a great friend in high school. Whenever I go back to Hopewell to visit I wonder where he is. Sincerest condolences to the family.
May 16, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about John. We played together in John Jay High School's symphonic band. I'll always remember John for his sense of humor and larger than life smile!
My sincere condolences to the family,
Stacey (Welburn) Mixon
Robert Jones
May 16, 2012
Rest in peace my friend.
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