Colonel Ray Donald Reaves's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2024 in Jacksonville, Alabama

Colonel Ray Donald Reaves

August 6, 1935 - June 12, 2024 (88 years old)

Jacksonville, Alabama

Colonel Ray Donald Reaves's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2024 in Jacksonville, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center

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Colonel Ray Donald Reaves

August 6, 1935 - June 12, 2024 (88 years old)

Jacksonville, Alabama

Ray Donald Reaves Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ray Donald Reaves (Jacksonville, Alabama), who passed away on June 12, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray Donald Reaves to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Annette Baird Reaves; his son Ronald Ray Reaves; and his grandson Ross Reaves. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Reaves; his daughter Tanya Reaves Walker; his daughter-in-law Paige Busbee (Ron); his grandchildren, Josh Walker, Nathan Walker (Chelsea), Jonathan Walker (Emily), Hannah Reaves Wade (Nathan) and Ashlyn Reaves; his great grandchildren, Audrey Wade and Nora Wade; and his siblings-in-law, Jeanette Baird Griffith, Rita C. Reaves and Otis Patterson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Alabama (childrensal.org); or to your favorite charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center



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June 17, 2024

Lynn Jackson Lerret wrote a sympathy message

“So very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I had the pleasure of working for Ray when he was the County Engineer for Oklahoma County. He was such an upstanding man and it was my honor to call him friend. He will be missed.”


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322 Nisbet St NW, Jacksonville, AL 36265

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