“It is not length of Life, rather, it is the Depth of Life” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jessie was born May 3, 1926, in Marshall, TX, to Johnny Brison and Melissa Jane Reeves. He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army. He wed Doris Jean Reeves on April 5, 1947, in Lubbock, TX. Jessie and Doris moved to Odessa in 1957, to raise their family. Jessie owned Permian Basin Vacuum Service before his retirement. He was a tremendous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and an outstanding man.
Jessie was preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Melissa Reeves, his brothers Troy and Jerry Reeves, his sisters Elsie Puryear, and Thelma Preston.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Doris Reeves, his daughters Sandra Harris and Judy Manley, his sons Mike Reeves and Terry Reeves. Jessie is also survived by his grandchildren Meredith, Nikki, Heather, Jennifer, Josh, Kelsey, Michelle. Jessie is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, September 5, 2016, at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, First Assembly of God Church on 1101 N. Lee, in Odessa.
“And he said unto thee, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.” Genesis 24:56
May the Lord forever bless you in the Heavens, We love and miss you Jessie Reeves (Papa).
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa.
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