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Billy Reeves Obituary
He was born May 14, 1943, in Columbia, Tenn., to the late Edward Rassie Reeves and Ruby Mae (Grammer) Reeves.
Billy was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Reeves.
Billy J. Reeves was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a long time member of Mt. Carmel Church in Vilonia. He was owner/operator of Franklinton Scrap Metal in Louisiana and later retired in Vilonia. Billy enjoyed restoring cars, playing his guitar, and spending time with family and friends. He was a very gentle and kind hearted person who loved animals and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Billy is survived by Shirlee Reeves; two sons, Karl Edward Reeves (Lori) of Pioneer, Ohio, and Tony Lee Reeves of Hammond, La.; three daughters, Tracey Sanders (Kevin) of Vilonia, Sheila Bertke (Joe) of Farmer, Ohio, and Vicki Wilson of Bryan, Ohio; grandchildren, Mark, Isabella, and Jordan Sanders of Vilonia, Brandon and Jordan Reeves of Pioneer, Ohio, Summer Powell, Katie and Emma Bertke of Farmer, Ohio; sisters, Dorothy Smith (Howard) of Vilonia, Betty Baker of Biloxi, Miss., and Peggy Record (Sonny) of Jackson, Tenn.; his best friend, Paul Bryant; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mt. Carmel Church in Vilonia, with Bro. Greg Doss officiating.
Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, 501-327-7727.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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pamela freeman
October 3, 2014
We will miss you. Love, Johnny Freeman's family in Tennessee
Niece of Billy J Reeves
Kristi Woodard
October 2, 2014
You will be so deeply missed. I love you Uncle Billy and I'll never forget the sweet memories that exist in my heart and mind. Even though my heart is broken with your passing, I know I'll see you again someday! RIP now Uncle Billy, Your suffering is over and I know God has you in the palm of his hand. You will live always in our hearts!
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