Pike County GaArchives Obituaries.....Reeves, Walter J. 1948
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Reeves, Walter J. Reeves, age 81, died November 19, 1948
 
Pike County Journal, November 25, 1948:
 
Funeral Services Held For Mr. Walter Reeves
   Funeral services for Mr. Walter J. Reeves were held at the 
Zebulon Baptist Church Sunday afternooon at 2:30 o'clock.  
The Rev. W. E. Joiner officiated and burial was in the 
East View cemetery with Haisten Brothers in charge.
   Mr. Reeves, a prominent farmer of the County, died at his 
home Friday night after an illness of only a few hours.  
He was a member of the Pike County Board of Education for 
approximately 25 years, having retired from that office in 1946.  
He was a member of the local chapter, Woodmen of the World and 
of the Zebulon Baptist Church.
   Survivors include one son, Dr. Hoyt J. Reeves, of Atlanta; 
one son-in-law, Thurman Estes of Union City and one sister, Mrs. Ella Beckham.