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Obituary for James "Lopey" E. Reeves
James "Lopey" Elliott Reeves, 98, of Kershaw, died Saturday, October 26, 2019. Born in Kershaw, SC, on December 30, 1920, he was a son of the late Jefferson Ernest Reeves and Dorothy Lucille Whitley Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a sports fanatic, who also loved to hunt but most importantly loved his family and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Bobbie S. Reeves; his children, Mitchell Payne, Rhonda Franz, Carlette vanKampen (Aad), Patty Holden (Ricky) and Pamela Faulkenberry (Mark); 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Paul Reeves and Deanie Reeves (Glenda). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Payne; and sisters, Irma Hinson and Annie Ruth Williams.
The funeral service for Mr. Reeves will be held at 11 o’clock, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Oakhurst Baptist Church with the Rev. John Rogers and Rev. Michael Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Kershaw City Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall prior to the service beginning at 10 am.
Memorials may be made to Heath Springs Residential Care Center, 614 Hart Street, Heath Springs, SC 29058.
