SYCAMORE —
Benny B. Reeves, 76, of Sycamore, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at Tift Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. In honor of Mr. Reeves’ request, private services for family only will be held at Bethel Baptist Church with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sycamore.
Mr. Reeves was born in Turner County and was the son of the late Basil Kyle and Florie Odell White Reeves. He was a farmer and owner of Reeves Farms and Trucking and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Pilkinton Reeves of Sycamore; his children, Benjamin David (Kim) Reeves, of Sycamore; Jeannie Reeves (Alan) Myers and Patty Reeves Kennedy, both of Ashburn; as well as his brother and sister, Basil Kyle Reeves Jr. and Sue Ellen Speight, both of Ashburn. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In honor of Mr. Reeves wishes, there will be no visitation. The family request that friends visit with the family at Mr. Reeves residence, 2160 South Railroad Ave., Sycamore.
You may sign the online guestbook and share special condolences and memories with the family at www.perryfuneralchapel.com. Perry Funeral Chapel, Ashburn is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26, 2013
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