Mr. Dennis Owen Reeves, age 49, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Mr. Reeves was born in Steubenville. Ohio and the son of the late Charles Edward & Mary Eugenia Thompson Reeves. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruthie Reeves.
He was a United States Army Veteran.
Mr. Reeves was a Manager for Swift Transportation and a Farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Vanessa Reeves, Jonesborough; children, Jesse Reeves (Amy), Erin Reeves, Charles Reeves, Robin Reeves and Waylon Reeves; brother, Jason Reeves; granddaughters, Elizabeth Reeves and Etna Reeves; and a nephew, Gabriel Reeves.
The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:30 Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Randall Emmert .
Pallbearers will be Chris Woody, Richard Klawuhn, Charles Reeves, Jesse Reeves, Jason Reeves, and Carlos Rodriguez.
11/06/2021
Jean A. Campbell
Dear Vanessa and Wayland, I did not know Dennis well but I remember how friendly and fun he was. My prayers and love are with you always . May God give you strength and peace.
10/27/2021
Stella Bush and family
My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in paradise my friend. Until we meet again.
Dear Dennis, I was blessed to have known you and nuture a friendship with you in such a way that I can call you brother. When you left for Tennessee you took a part of my life with you due to the fact that I couldn't enjoy more time with you. I wish that there was a way to go back and spend more of those times we had laughing and joking together. I am missing you now as I recall all the times that we had spoken to each other on a personal, heart to heart kind of way. I am going to miss you tremendously but I will also remember you with a love that I could have for a brother because that is what you were to me, a brother. We will see each other, so in the meantime spend as much time with your mother and father and enjoy your time with them alongside our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
10/27/2021
Nolinda Alcaraz
I had the pleasure of not only having Dennis as a friend but also as my boss. He saw in me a potential that eluded most but also made me believe in myself. He once said to me that people can be taught to do the jobs but their attitude was something he could not and that was the most important aspect of a person. Because of what he saw in people he was able to bring out their best. It means a lot to me that he saw the positive that I had within me and that he not only encouraged me to do my best but that also allowed me to flourish. This was all made possible under his mentorship. Dennis was just as dear to me as a friend as he was as a boss. He always made the extra effort to make me feel at home and cared greatly about me and my family. Our family is going to miss him dearly but we will cherish the memories we shared with a great fondness. May God welcome you home with open arms and comfort those that you left behind.
10/27/2021
Nolinda Alcaraz
I had the pleasure of not only having Dennis as a friend but also as my boss. He saw in me a potential that eluded most but also made me believe in myself. He once said to me that people can be taught to do the jobs but their attitude was something he could not and that was the most important aspect of a person. Because of what he saw in people he was able to bring out their best. It means a lot to me that he saw the positive that I had within me and that he not only encouraged me to do my best but that also allowed me to flourish. This was all made possible under his mentorship. Dennis was just as dear to me as a friend as he was as a boss. He always made the extra effort to make me feel at home and cared greatly about me and my family. Our family is going to miss him dearly but we will cherish the memories we shared with a great fondness. May God welcome you home with open arms and comfort those that you left behind.
10/26/2021
Stephanie Hicks
Deepest condolences, sending love and prayers.
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
