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Bennie Reeves

Bennie F. Reeves, 78, of Roanoke, passed away at 7:54 am Friday, April 28, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. 

Bennie was born on September 24, 1944 in Ghent, KY, the son of Thomas Reeves and Leah (Briley) Reeves. He married Jennifer J. Doss on January 12, 2000 in Huntington, IN. Bennie retired in May of 2022 from General Motors after 47 years of service, where he worked as a Materials Handler. He also was a Barber, and a Chaplain at Pendleton Correctional Facility. 

He enjoyed Monster Trucks, Hunting, reading the Bible, and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. Bennie was a master landscaper and he loved to mow his lawn. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years, Jennifer J. Reeves of Roanoke, IN; Son, Sebastian A. Reeves of Roanoke, IN; Sister, Bessie (Terry) Eastwood of Kewanna, IN; Brother, Carl Reeves of Noblesville, IN; Granddaughter, Willow Reeves of Huntington, IN; Granddaughter, Emerald Reeves of Huntington, IN; and his Sister in Law, Heidi Pohler of Roanoke, IN. He is preceded in death by his Father, Thomas Reeves, Mother, Leah Reeves, Brother, Luke Reeves, and Brother, Tommy Reeves. 

No services will be held at this time. 

Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Bennie to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. 

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Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Bennie F. Reeves.