J.D. Reeves

J.D. Reeves, 58, of Bay, died Sunday at his home of natural causes.

Born in Dyess, Mr. Reeves lived several years in Trumann before moving to Bay in 1978. He was an employee of Roach Manufacturing for 28 years and was a Security Guard for Boling Security for many years.

Mr. Reeves was a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Army with 3 tours of Vietnam, and also served 6 years in the Arkansas National Guard following active duty. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Trumann and was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Reeves, Sr., by a granddaughter: Stephanie Carmer; and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Survivors include:

His Wife: Geraldine Veal Reeves of the home;

2 Daughters and Sons-in-law: Sherry and Phillip Carmer, and
Stacy and Farrell Timms, Jr., all of Bay;

1 Son and Daughter-in-law: Jason and Crystal Reeves of Harrisburg;

His Mother: Willie M. Reeves of Trumann;

2 Sister: Dorothy Nichols of Ola, and
Adena McMasters of Corning;

5 Grandchildren: Sarah Timms, Emily Timms, Zachary Carmer, Mariah Carmer, and
Jeremy Reeves.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 at First United Pentecostal Church of Trumann with Rev. Murray Ray, Rev. Harold Anderson, and Rev. Jimmy McMasters officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Nettleton Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

Active pallbearers include: Jason Reeves, Reggie Thomas, Clyde Muntz,
Carmen McMasters, Mike Frisby and David McMasters.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5-8 at First United Pentecostal Church in Trumann.