James Russell "Jim" Reeves

Moss Bluff - James Russell “Jim” Reeves, 73, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on Saturday morning, April 20, 2019 in Lake Charles, LA. 

Jim was born in Lake Charles, LA on March 3, 1946 to Herman and Elma (Pujol) Reeves.  Jim was raised in Moss Bluff, LA and after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country honorably during the Vietnam Conflict. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cheryn; son, Tony Reeves and his wife, Vera of New Braunfels, TX; son, Chris Reeves of Nashville, TN; daughter, Misty Reeves of Moss Bluff, LA; brother-in-law, Howard Lampe of southern CA and numerous adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He will be dearly missed and remembered for his creative thinking, quick wit and willingness to help anyone in need. 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Gaynell Doucett, Mary Lampe, Myrna “Mickey” Newman and Beulah “Boo Boo” Frederick.  His nephews, Johnny Newman and Bobby Wall also preceded him in death.

His funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial will take place in Old Ritchie Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff on Thursday from 3 PM until 8 PM and will continue on Friday from 11 AM until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.