Obituary

Carl Edgar Reeves

Age 90, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed into glory on Sunday, October 31, 2021at his home. He was born November 3, 1930 in Limestone, Arkansas, the son of Vern and Dovie Jewell (Ogden) Reeves.

Carl was a contractor for many years building many homes in Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Colorado. He also ran a number of other businesses including OTASCO and Carrington Lumber in Lincoln and JC Storage in Prairie Grove. But his passion was restoring antique Chevy trucks of which he completed many. The last few years he enjoyed building log bird houses.

He loved his family and was a devoted provider. He was deacon of this church both at Main Street Baptist and their church in Colorado. He taught Sunday School and was instrumental in the building program at the church. Carl and JoAnn are charter members of Main Street Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Cathy Bigbee.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, JoAnn Reeves; two children Theresa Miles of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Brett Reeves and his wife Jennifer of Centerton, Arkansas; two sisters, Joyce Cooksey of Rogers, Arkansas, and Jean Shannon and her husband Tom of Farmington, Arkansas; seven grandchildren: Nathan Miles, Peter Miles, Leah Gates, Daniel Miles, Zack Reeves, Maddie Cato, and Hailie Perry; eighteen great-grandchildren: Elishah Miles, Abigail Tuck, Judah Miles, Isaiah Miles, Joash Miles, Hannah Miles, Gabriel Miles, Hadassah Gates, Adli Gates, Christopher Overman, Austin Overman, Ashley Smialek, Noah Miles, Asher Miles, Kali Miles, Joshua Miles, Braedon Miles and Peyton Tjeerdsma; three great-great grandchildren Charlie Mae, Christian and Luke Overman.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Washington Regional Hospice for the loving care given to Carl.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021- 2:00 P.M. at Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Main Street Baptist Church. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

7:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
North, Row 24, Space G
General

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Tributes

JoAnn and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God wrap His arms around you and grant you the peace and comfort only He can give.
Verna and Brenda Yancey - Friends
Ms JoAnn and Theresa our hearts are with you as you celebrate the life of Mr. Carl. Prayers for comfort for all your family will remain. May God be with you in the coming days ahead. God grant you all peace.
Karla and Gerald Van Brunt - family friend
So sorry to hear of Carl passing you have my deepest sypmahty. Carl was one of sunday shool teacher at church. Carl was a good build of houses. he took great pride in his work Iwill keep the familyin my prays may the Lord be with you at this time your friend Tillman & Dora Tabor
Tillman Tabor - Friend
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Main Street Baptist Church. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

7:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
North, Row 24, Space G
General

Nov 3, 1930

Oct 31, 2021

91