of Benton, AR
March 2, 1932 - December 12, 2012
Harvey Boyd (Slick) Reeves, age 80, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Little Rock. He was born March 2, 1932 in Humphrey, Arkansas to the late Hazel and Melda Iona Moore. Harvey's greatest joy came from working. He was involved in carpentry, construction, excavation, and gardening. Most recently his best times were spent digging for the plumbers and working in the raised bed community garden. He always enjoyed hunting trips to Colorado, deer clubs all over Arkansas, and a good ride on an unbroken horse. Harvey was involved in some major construction sites such as Lock and Dam 6, the I-30 bridge over the Arkansas River, and on several missile bases. He was a member of Avilla Zion Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Melda Reeves; brothers, Billy and Harold Reeves, one sister Iris Lindsey, one step-daughter Donna Mayes.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Lockhart Reeves; sons, Herman Reeves (Pat) of Benton; daughters, Gail Johnson of Ward, Edie Searcy (Ron) of Sherwood, Judy Wise (Walter) of Perryville, and Debbie Tidball of Little Rock; one step-son, Kevin Mayes (Debbie) of Marche; one brother, William Reeves (Rovella) of Bryant;
grandchildren, Teresia Brown, Carina Reeves, Christi Griffis, Joe Griffis (Bethany), Eric Paul (Leah), Erin Paul, Julie Hicks (Brad), Asher Bagley, Corey Tidball (Davann), Colton Tidball; step-grandchildren, Hayden and Madsen Mayes, Missy Lambert, Nick and Brandon Searcy, Liz Lindsey, and Donnie and Jessie Wise; great-grandchildren, Christian Paul and Brody Williams; three special ''sisters,'': Emma Jean, Paulette, and Miram, and the mother of his children, Juanita Ford.
Being a Benton resident since 1956, a service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Avilla Zion Lutheran Church with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:00 A.M.
Harvey will be interred in Williams Cemetery in Humphrey, Arkansas with a 2:30 P.M. Saturday service at Bayou Meto Assembly of God. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 1:30 P.M. Serving as pallbearers will be his six grandsons.
Memorials may be made to Avilla Zion Lutheran Church Community Garden, 300 Avilla E, Alexander, Arkansas 72002, Williams Cemetery Association, 1909 S. Lowe, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, or a donor of your choice.
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14 Condolence(s)
Cindy Middleton
Monday, December 17, 2012
Corey and Colton,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
MICHAEL CABE
Sunday, December 16, 2012
MY RESPECTS AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL.
Tommy & Sharon Zuber
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Herman, we are so sorry about your dad and we just want you to know we Share you'r sorrows. God Bless You All.
Your's Truly
Tom and Sharon
June Cox
Friday, December 14, 2012
Jane & Family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and will contiunue. Will miss that big hug that he liked to give. May you find comfort and peace thru our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Love you all
June
David & Jerry Seamon
Friday, December 14, 2012
Jane, I can't tell you how sorry we are to hear about Harvey. We just saw the two of you no more than a month ago and he was fine. I also hadn't heard about Donna so I was shocked again. Listen girl, you know where I am and if you ever need anything please call on me. We have you and your family in our prayers.
Donna Hamilton
Friday, December 14, 2012
Jane and family, we all know that Harvey has gone to a better place but it's still hard to believe he's no longer with us here. It's hard to put into words what Harvey has meant to my family. Mom will miss the singing birthday wishes over the phone, Jade will miss the big hugs from Mr. Harvey every time she saw him, and New Year’s Eve will never be the same without him sitting at the table playing Phase 10 or hearing him yell out "Farkle". He may be gone but he will never be forgotten.
Clyde and Vanessa Crookham
Friday, December 14, 2012
Our most heartfelt condolences to all of the family. Grandpa Harvey was a wonderful man, whom will be missed for a very long time. Heaven has defintely gained an angel!
Stephanie Blevins
Friday, December 14, 2012
I am so sorry Debbie for your loss. I lost my dad back in June and I truly feel your loss. If you need anything or someone to talk to call me 501-249-8487.
Stephanie Blevins
John Tisdale
Friday, December 14, 2012
Truly a "man's man", my thoughts are with all of the family.
Tammy Baker
Friday, December 14, 2012
Debbie, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my Mom a few years ago to cancer, so I know what you have been through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy and Paul Baker
KENNY LOUX SR
Friday, December 14, 2012
thoughts and prayers.
kenny loux sr
kenny loux jr
Tim and Marlene Neldon
Friday, December 14, 2012
Debbie and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Fathers are so special and I know yours was an absolute joy and a wonderful man! God has embraced him in Heaven now and may God bring you some comfort at this most difficult time. Love you,
Loretta Nash Edington
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Harvey was the best friend my dad ever had, and was a friend to our entire family. He was always ready to lend a hand when anyone needed help, no matter what was needed. One of the hardest workers I've ever seen, he also enjoyed having a good time, and I remember there was always lots of laughing when he was around. We will never forget him and will miss him always.
Rev. Andy Toopes
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Harvey was a great man and will be missed by so many people. I always enjoyed watching he and Herman doing dozer work. It was like the dozer was a part of his body. Welcome home Harvey.