Robert Lee Reeves

Mr. Robert Lee Reeves, 86, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal peace on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his home.

            Mr. Reeves was born April 3, 1938 in Attalla, Alabama, a son of Robert “Buster” and Beatrice Branch Reeves.   He had been employed with General Motors Lordstown for 40 years, retiring in 2008, and was a member of UAW Local 1112.  He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.  He enjoyed constructing model ships, traveling, was a collector of shot glasses, and was a master at cooking greens.  He was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran.

            He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Jerome Reeves of Cleveland and Robin Thomas of Youngstown; a brother, Vernon Reeves (Queenie) of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, LaKeshia, Danielle, Marisa, Teleza, Noah, Alicia and Melvin; 8 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, the former Betty Jean Davis, whom he married in 1967 and who passed away in 2010; a daughter, Donna Thomas; and siblings, William Reeves, Ernestine Reeves-Wiggins, Arma Jean Reeves-Archie, and Christine Reeves.

            Visitation will be Monday, July 1, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Zion Hill Baptist Church 220 Jefferson Street, Youngstown.  Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon.

            Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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