James "Jimmy" Glyn Reaves passed away peacefully on September 30th at Baptist Health Medical Center at the age of 71. Born July 11th, 1936, he was a lifelong resident of Sheridan, Ark and a graduate of Sheridan High School Class of 1954. He attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello and was a 12 year veteran of the Arkansas Army National Guard. He retired in 1994 after 38 years of service from the Department of Human Services as the Assistant Director of Office of Information Services. Glyn was a loving, devoted husband and father as well as a charter member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Glyn Reaves and Mary E. Wilson Reaves of Sheridan. Survivors include his wife and best friend of 37 years, Betty Wirt Reaves, Son: Major Mike Neighbors and wife Alicia of Tucson, Arizona, Daughter: Kim Cameron and husband Ted of Sheridan. Sister: Mary Lynne Davis of Sheridan. Brother-in-Law: Sedric Wirt and wife Phyllis of No. Little Rock. Sister-in-Law: Donna Meeks and husband Gary of Malvern. Mother-in-Law: Frances Wirt of No. Little Rock. Grandchildren: Megan and Seth Hathcock of Malvern. Amber Funderburg and husband Stephen of Grapevine. Great-Grandchildren: Stephen and Tyler Funderburg of Grapevine. Other survivors include several loving nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a host of good friends. His special pets Brownie and Boots will miss his tender love.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on October 3rd from 5:00-8:00pm. Pastor Dick Ware will officiate the funeral service which is planned for October 4th at the Memorial Gardens Chapel at 2:00pm with entombment to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Seth Hathcock, Thomas and Shane Harrington, Joe Davis, Kent Keedy, and Joe Fluech. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Fitzgerald, Bill Fuller, Joe Henry Young, Raymond Davis, Wallace Horton, Bill Lowery.
A grateful prayer and a heart of love are extended to Dr. Scott Brown and his nurse Laura for their compassion to the family over the last few difficult months. Warm thoughts go out to Marilyn Carter, Glyn's special care giver, who shared her love and devotion throughout his last few weeks. Also a special thank you to the caring nurses on 10A at the Baptist Health Medical Center who unselfishly gave their time and love to comfort and care for Glyn.
Memorials may be made to the Grant County Library, First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church or Grace Fellowship Bible Church.