Jimmy Earl Reaves
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Jimmy Earl Reaves
Age 76, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born April 13, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Charles and Francil (Sites) Reaves.
Jimmy graduated high school in Socorro, New Mexico, where he was active in the FFA and showed and judged livestock. He lived several places before he settled in Northwest Arkansas. Jim had many skills, he started as a barber, then to sales, and then became the founder and owner of his lifetime dream "Jim's Razorback Pizza".
Jim loved going to deer camp with his buddies to hunt. He loved fishing, golfing, cruising, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He truly loved watching his grandkids grow up through dance recitals, softball, and livestock shows. He was a soldier at the Salvation Army Church, and was a teacher and mentor at the Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. He celebrated 40 years of sobriety and gives all the credit to his Lord for everything in his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Janice Lockhart Reaves; two daughters Alicia Niccum and Julie Calhoon and her husband John; five grandchildren Jessika Umberson and her husband Cole, Breanna Niccum, Jason Calhoon, Justin Calhoon, and Sierra Niccum; a future great grandson Jimmy Umberson; his beloved dog Rowdy; one brother Steven Reaves and his wife Rhonda; two sisters Karen Rogers and Gail Jordan and her husband Ron; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 27, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 28th, 2023, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Ganderville Cemetery in Summers, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
Pallbearers will be John Huffaker, Kenny Huffaker, Charles Jordan, Wesley Kronberg, Josiah Davis, and Earl Merryman.
Age 76, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born April 13, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Charles and Francil (Sites) Reaves.
Jimmy graduated high school in Socorro, New Mexico, where he was active in the FFA and showed and judged livestock. He lived several places before he settled in Northwest Arkansas. Jim had many skills, he started as a barber, then to sales, and then became the founder and owner of his lifetime dream "Jim's Razorback Pizza".
Jim loved going to deer camp with his buddies to hunt. He loved fishing, golfing, cruising, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He truly loved watching his grandkids grow up through dance recitals, softball, and livestock shows. He was a soldier at the Salvation Army Church, and was a teacher and mentor at the Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. He celebrated 40 years of sobriety and gives all the credit to his Lord for everything in his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Janice Lockhart Reaves; two daughters Alicia Niccum and Julie Calhoon and her husband John; five grandchildren Jessika Umberson and her husband Cole, Breanna Niccum, Jason Calhoon, Justin Calhoon, and Sierra Niccum; a future great grandson Jimmy Umberson; his beloved dog Rowdy; one brother Steven Reaves and his wife Rhonda; two sisters Karen Rogers and Gail Jordan and her husband Ron; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 27, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 28th, 2023, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Ganderville Cemetery in Summers, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
Pallbearers will be John Huffaker, Kenny Huffaker, Charles Jordan, Wesley Kronberg, Josiah Davis, and Earl Merryman.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
5:30 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 13, 1947
Jul 25, 2023
76
Tributes
Janice , I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your precious family at this time . Love you girl
Brenda Cunningham - Friend
Janice and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. Prayers for comfort and healing hearts. Jim and Rosie are together once again. I can still hear her voice telling you God Love Ya!
Donna Cox - Employee
Janice, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Oleta Danforth - Friend
We are so sorry to see this news. Although far away now, serving in Tokyo, Japan, while serving in Oklahoma and Arkansas with The Salvation Army, there was no one more kind and genuinely supportive of The Salvation Army and us personally than Jim Reeves. We are praying now for the family and all who will miss him across the communities in which he served. May God grant you HIS peace!
Morris Stephen - Friend
I’m so sorry for your loss, he was great man & the best pizza cooker. I’ve heard stories from my dad about the Reeves boys at the deer camp. They always had a great time. He’s in good hands now & making them pizzas..
Cindy
Cindy Duncan - Friend
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, loos is so hard. I live close to you, please call or visit we can talk at anytime night or day. Hugs for you and the girls.
Sharon Rogers - Good friend
Julie and family, I am sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless each of you with a mind and heart full of precious memories, enough to last you a lifetime. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.
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Brent West - Friend of daughter, Julie.
Our condolences to you Janice and the family. I know I will miss seeing Jim’s post. He always made my day sharing his day. God Bless you and give you comfort.
Pam and Frenchy Fouchet - Cousin
Alicia, you and your family are in my prayers. We had some great times at Razorback Pizza during high school. I think the first time I met your dad was at the house. He was sitting in a chair with his pet squirrel. I always found that to be so cool that your dad had a pet squirrel. I know he will be missed.
Skye Tubbs - Friend of daughter, Alicia
Janice, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I especially remember those trips to bible conference with you and Jim. Thank you for the friendship you and Jim showed me
Jean mentzer - Friend
Janice, I was so sorry to read about Jim's passing. Joyce and I have many fond memories of Jim, you and the girls when we lived on Princeton Street in Springdale. Especially the Halloween parties and you all taking Joyce trick or treating with your girls, we had so many memories. You all were not forgotten. I remember when the Razorback Pizza started, tasting the first pizza sauce. So sorry Jim has passed, will be praying for you and the girls.
Kathleen Wallace and Joyce Skogen - friends
Although I did not even know the story of the founding of Jim’s Razorback Pizza, it has been such a large part of my and my family’s life, it just wouldn’t be fitting to not pass along my condolences and gratitude for its founder. If Jim’s Pizza was his dream, please know that his dream is my dream meal: an extra sauce-light cheese thin crust and an order of hot wings and blue cheese dressing. Many thanks for always giving me joy through sharing his delicious gift.
Carolyn Miller - customer
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
5:30 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 13, 1947
Jul 25, 2023
76