Jimmy Dean (Jim) Reeves (83) peacefully began his eternal journey with our Heavenly Father on April 24, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Intensive Care Unit in Salt Lake City, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by lots of love and his family. Jim was born on Dec. 9, 1934, in White, Arkansas, to Wesley and Berdie (Jones) Reeves.
Jim was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, Eastern Star, a Korein Shriner, a 32nd-degree Mason and he received a Golden Veterans award for being a member for over 50 years. Jim worked for Time DC, Amoco and the Postal Service for many years.
He had a passion for being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and he loved being with his family and friends. He was known as the “King of One-Liners,” his most famous being: “It’s just another day in Paradise.”
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marie (Mathson) Reeves of Evanston; his six children: Jimmy Reeves Jr. of New Plymouth, Idaho; Nola Jones of Austin, Texas; Mike (Ashley) Reeves of Maiden, North Carolina; Chris (Kathleen) Reeves of Enid, Oklahoma; Becky (Jon) Tammany of Rock Springs; and Mindi (Charlie) Rawhouser of Rock Springs.
He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his brothers: Carey (Bastrop, Louisiana), Roy (West Monroe, Louisiana) and Phil (Monroe, Louisiana); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Berdie; and siblings: Ruby, Barbara, Floy, Marguerite and Wes.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday April 28, at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston, with graveside services and military honors to follow at Evanston City Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home.
Donations in his honor may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.
Condolences may be made at www.crandallfhevanston.com.
