The Funeral Chapel - Powell • Deckard

Donald Earl Reeves, 69, of Bloomington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at Bloomington hospital with his family including his loving ex-wife Bertha Reeves at his side. Born November 3 1942, He was the son of Mildred (Conner) and Everett Reeves. He retired from the Martinsville Reporter after over forty years of service as Type Setter. He was of Baptist faith where he at one time helped with the American Baptist Youth Group. He was a loving Father and Grandfather. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Benham (Shannon), Jessica Hendrickson (Jason) and Christina Guffey (Chad) all of Bloomington. He had four grandchildren which he dearly loved, Jay and Josh Benham of Spencer and Gracie Hendrickson and Emmamae Guffey of Bloomington. Don looked forward to spending time with each one of them. They were his pride and joy. Survivors also include one brother Dennis Reeves of Martinsville and two sisters Wilma June Cain of Bloomington , Martha Frame of Martinsville, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Ralph Edward (Buck) Reeves, Steven and Wayne Reeves. Don was a man of few words but very wise in what he had to say. He never said an ill word towards anyone. He was strong in his faith and what he believed in. He loved to watch old westerns, basketball games, playing solitaire, pitching horseshoes and just hanging out with his family. His home was always open to help any of them. Visitation will be Monday May 7, 2012 from 4-8 pm at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St., Bloomington. Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at The Funeral Chapel with Kevin Shannon Benham officiating. Burial will follow at Knightridge Cemetery.

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I am truly sorry to read of Don's passing.He was one of the nicest men that I have ever worked with. I worked at The Reporter with him. What a kind, gentle man and how very proud he was of his daughters and families. I will always remember him and his beautiful smile.

Sharon Kain - signed on: 05/08/2012

TO DONNIE'S GIRL DONNA,JESSICA AND CHRISTINA TIMES WILL BE TOUGH AHEAD. BUT YOU ALL THREE CAN WHOLE YOU HEADS HIGH. BECAUSE YOUR FATHER LOVES EACH ONE OF YOU THE SAME. REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIME YOU HAD WITH YOUR FATHER. AND HELP EACH OTHER THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME. LOVE YOU ALL DEANIE GALYAN

DEANIE GALYAN - signed on: 05/04/2012

Hello darlin'. That's what Donny always said when I came over. He was like a second Dad to me. He had a great sense of humor and a big heart. I will miss him more than words can say. My heart aches for Donna, Jessica and most of all my beautiful best friend Christina. I can not imagine the pain that you all are enduring losing your Daddy. Just remember that he is your guardian angel now and he is up in Heaven RUNNING around and riding motorcycles. Until we meet again Donny! Love, thoughts, and prayers to the entire Reeves family.

Stacy Keller - signed on: 05/04/2012


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