Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Donald A. Reaves

10/31/2024

Mr. Donald A. Reaves, age 93, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Community Living Center at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

Mr. Reaves was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on April 27, 1931, to the late Orbra & Essie I. Jennings Reaves. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Bennett Reaves; sisters, Velma Estep and Tee Honeycutt; niece, Wilma Gouge; and son-in-law, Eddie Valentine.

He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Mr. Reaves was of the Christian faith and believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a carpenter, brick mason, and farmer. He enjoyed baseball, softball, golf, bowling and playing cards but most of all loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Darla Valentine (Terry Archer) and Diane Seruga (Jean-Claude); son, David Reaves (Tina), all of Jonesborough; granddaughters, Ashlea Stout (Dillon), and Emily Reaves; step-grandchildren, Emily Seruga and Stephan Seruga; several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law; special friends, Jimmy & Beverly Adams; and caregiver, Patty Hardin.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to VA Community Living Center Staff for their wonderful care.

Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 PM, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Eden-Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Bryan Orchard and Pastor Chad Williams officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at Greenwood Ruritan. If friends would like to go in procession to cemetery, please meet at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home at 12:15 pm.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

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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11/05/2024
Brooke Ledford
Diane you are in my thoughts and if you need anything please let me know.
11/05/2024
Gail Lindley
Darla and family I am so sorry for the passing of your father.
11/04/2024
Debbie Gore
Prayers for you all during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs.
11/04/2024
Rick and Angels Range
Darla, we are so sorry for your loss. Thought the world of Your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love you
11/04/2024
Alan Archer
I am sorry to learn of Don's passing. I have many fond memories of him on the softball field.
11/02/2024
Lynn Keys
So sorry for your loss, David we are praying for you and family

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