Obituary of Robert H. Reeves, Madison Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Lynn Gibson Date: 22 Nov 1998 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Robert REEVES; The Madison County Record, Thursday, August 14, 1952. Robert Reeves Dies August 9, Rites Monday Robert H. Reeves, 87, a lifelong resident of Madison county, died Saturday, August 9, at his home on route 5, Huntsville, near Aurora. Mr. Reeves was born June 3, 1865 near Witter and spent his entire life in that vicinity. He was the son of Robert Levi and Elizabeth Goad Reeves. He was married to Jane Foster on May 29, 1890. A retired farmer, the deceased did not belong to any church group but had been a Christian for many years. Survivors include his wife and a son, J. B. Reeves of the home. A daughter, Louisa Reeves-Bolinger, preceded him in death. A sister, Mrs. Bettie Spurlock of route 5, seven grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Graveside funeral services were held Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock at the Whorton Creek cemetery with Rev. Charles L. McElhaney conducting. Interment was made in the Whorton Creek cemetery under the direction of the Brashear Funeral home of Huntsville. Pallbearers were Grayson Bolinger, Ray Bolinger, Jake Reeve, Floyd Spurlock, Albert Carlock, and Richard Mitchell. [Transcribed and Submitted by Kellie S. Thompson]