Mr. Paul A. Reeves

Paul Arnold Reeves, 86 years old passed on June 1, 2025 at University Hospital in Jackson, MS, to his home in Heaven and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Our hearts are sad, but he is now healed and happy with God. He died on the same day his mother passed away in 1959. Mr. Reeves was born April 8, 1939 in Chatawa, MS to Smiley Reeves, Sr. and Julia Maude Adams Reeves. He graduated at Progress High School in the Class of 1957, and studied at Mississippi State University. In 1963, PFC Paul Reeves joined the U.S. Army, and was stationed stateside at Fort Bliss, TX. After completing his active duty commitment, PFC Reeves transferred to the US Army Reserve, later receiving an honorable discharge. Starting a career in Sales in Baton Rouge, LA, he later moved to Virginia where is was the founder and owner of Paul Reeves & Associates, a respected distribution company specializing in surgical and orthopedic medical supplies. After more than two decades in the healthcare supply chain industry, he retired to his beach house in Emerald Isle, NC. As a retiree enjoying a slower pace, he was grill master cook who love to relax with friends and entertain on his deck . In 2003, he moved back to Chatawa, MS, the old home place where he grew up to be closer to his sister, Jean. He enjoyed taking long drives, listening to soft music and keeping in touch with friends on the computer. He was a member of Terry's Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed his bible study. In his last days, he entered the VA Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. There he enjoyed all the activities, especially social gatherings with other residents as he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sisters, Betty Joyce Miller and Dorothy Jean Reeves, brother, Smiley Reeves, Jr, brother-in-laws, George Miller, and Lewis Wallace. He leaves to cherish his memories; two children, Melanie Mary Reeves of Brooklyn New York, Allison Mary Reeves Keene (Kerry) of New Market Virginia, grandson Ryan Keene; Niece Tammy Wallace Strickland (Randy) of Osyka, Nephew Patrick Edward Wallace, Chatawa, MS, Sister in-law Lillian Springs Reeves, of Harahan LA, and many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Burial of his ashes will be held at a private graveside Memorial Service at a later date at the Osyka Cemetery, Osyka MS.

Mr. Paul A. Reeves

April 8, 1939 - June 1, 2025