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Ray Reeves

January 12, 1948 — August 7, 2017

Ray Reeves was born January 12, 1948 in Rienzi, MS, the son of Mae Dru Sweeney Reeves and the late Hollis Reeves. He was united in marriage to Betty Elliot on January 12, 1967. He was Baptist in faith and worked for 30 years at Quebecor World in Corinth, MS. Ray enjoyed playing washers, making people smile and laugh, drawing and wood working. Ray was a practical joker. He loved spending time with family, friends and his grandchildren spending the night. Mr. Reeves departed this life on August 7, 2017 in Ramer, Tennessee at the age of 69 Years, 6 Months, 26 Days.

He is survived by his wife Betty Elliot Reeves of Eastview, TN; his mother, Mae Dru Sweeney Reeves; three daughters: Renee Hembree and companion Darryl Weatherford of Bethel Springs, TN, Lynn Dimmick and companion Ronnie Mathis of Michie, TN, Tammy Kelley and husband Curt of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Nathan Reeves and wife Shawna of Bethel Springs, TN; two sisters, Wyvonne Pickens and husband Billy of Stantonville, TN, Joanne Bell of Savannah, TN; a brother, Robert Reeves and wife Jewel of Booneville, MS; nine grandchildren: Eric Hembree, Colee Hembree Johnston and husband Craig, Zachary Weatherford, Megan Martin Robertson and husband Jimmy, Lane Dimmick, Morgan Reeves, Emma Kelley, Lauren Kelley and Caden Butler; six great grandchildren: Cameron Kennedy, Kyle Hembree, Max Johnston, Westin Johnston, Ashlyn Robertson and Kinsley Matlock; sister-in-law, Kathy Ellis and husband Bob; brother-in-law, Sonny Moore; and a host of nephews, nieces and lots of friends.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Thursday, August 10, 2017

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Chapel Services

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Cemetery

Lake Hill Memorial Gardens

3320 Main St, Bethel Springs, TN 38315

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