- Date Of Birth: February 15, 1923
- Date Of Death: May 21, 2020
- State: Utah
Paul Reeves, 97 years of age, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 21, 2020. He was born February 15, 1923 in Clarksville, TX. to Jim and Ola Reeves. He was the eldest of 12 children. In early 1941 he met the love of his life Josephine Gray and the two were married on September 19, 1942.
After working multiple jobs, Paul moved to Utah in 1952 to work for Union Pacific Railroad where he held multiple responsibilities. He was employed with Union Pacific for 33 years, retiring in 1985 without missing a single day. Needless to say he was a hard working man. He loved to laugh and was happiest making everyone around him smile. Paul was a loving husband and a devoted father. He was also an avid fisherman, who enjoyed gardening, camping, and hunting. Most of all, Paul enjoyed spending time with his family.
Paul is preceded in death by his wife Josephine Reeves, 6 siblings and 4 children (Bob, Carlton, Marie, Marvin)
Paul leaves to cherish his loving memory, his children, Pauline Mize, James Reeves, Donnell Reeves, Nelsene Burson, Doris Jones, Melvin Reeves, Robyn Bailey, Shyree Reeves, Sheldon Reeves, Joleta Ray-ForteLewis. He also leaves his truest legacy of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
