Michael Truman Reeves

On June 16, 2010 after struggling with an extended illness, Michael T. Reeves ,age 48, answered the call of his Faithful Savior Jesus Christ to join Him in adoration before the throne of his Creator in whose glorious Presence no tear or suffering will ever again be known. Mike was born in Meridian, TX to Charles and Marceal Reeves. He spent his childhood in Meridian. The family moved to Sweetwater, TX during his high school years. He attended Texas Tech University and Western Texas College. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Ann Ellis. The Reeves have been in Midland for 22 years. During that period Mike has worked in the oil industry as an Engineering Technician previously at Chevron Texaco and currently at Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation. Mike served as a deacon in his church and participated in Christian outreach activities at the West Texas State School in Peyote. He loved to sing, hunt, play golf, and tell detailed stories about his hunting/golfing adventures. He leaves behind family and friends who rejoice for him for his current location but carry the heartache of his current absence his parents, Charles and Marceal Reeves; wife, Mary Ann; brother, Robert Reeves; sister, Patricia Summers; brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, aunts, uncles, and precious nephews, nieces, and cousins whom he absolutely adored. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Sunday, June 20, 2010 between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 21, 2010 at Christian Life Center with Pastor Billy Raies officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the worthy cause of your choice. Mike's preference would have been a ministry that helps spread the awesome news of a Risen Savior Jesus Christ to a world who without his substitutionary blood and sacrifice has no hope before a Holy God.