BORN

1944

DIED

2016

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Houston, Texas

Ronald (Ron) Dean Reaves Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2016.

Ronald (Ron) Dean Reaves, 71, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016.

Ron was born in Long Beach, CA on December 7, 1944.

After graduating from high school, Ron served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy and later he was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia (Cyndi) McDonald and husband, Scott, of Houston, TX; Amber Nall and husband, Todd, of Cypress, TX, Three grandchildren, Zachary McDonald, Blake Nall and Bryce Nall and mother, Lily Bea Reaves of Memphis, MO.

Ron was preceded in death by father, Lyle Reaves, brothers, William (Bill) Reaves and Albert (Al) Reaves.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Operation Homefront at http://www.operationhomefront.net or call (800) 722-6098.

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November 29, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Teresa (aunt "Red") Eakins

November 28, 2016

Bill and Shelly Glasscock Helm

I'm so sorry for your Families loss Amber. I will be praying for you all at this time! Always remember the Happy times!

Even though I never met your Handsome Father, he had a contagious smile! Now I know why you always smile and light up every room you enter!! God Bless you Sweetie!

November 28, 2016

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