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Henry Reaves Obituary
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Henry Carl Reaves, age 85, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by family.
Henry was born to the late Carl and Emily Stockton Reaves, on December 2, 1937.
He was a devout Christian and was a member and greeter at Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Henry proudly served his country in the US Navy and was an operator for Nuclear Fuel Services.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pat Reaves; son, Alan Keith Reaves; daughters, Sandy Lamb (Ronnie) and Karen Huffine; grandchildren, Jessica Reaves, Lindsey Huffine, Amy Thompson (Randy), Katie Sanders (Jordan); six great-grandchildren; brother, Randal Reaves (Doris); sisters, Ellen Rainwater and Nancy Ferrell; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Cherry Grove Cemetery, with Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. Friends may come by the funeral home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, to view and sign the register from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Pallbearers will be David Hopson, Matthew Scalf, Carroll Fender, Jordan Sanders, Everett Scott and Ronnie Lamb.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cherry Grove Baptist Church, 104 Cherry Grove Road, Jonesborough, TN, 37659.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Kim Berry
October 25, 2023
Reaves family, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad. It's been many years since we rode together to school, but I remember what a wonderdful Dad you had. Prayers for God to comfort each of you as only he can. With love, Kim.
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