L. J. Reeves, 78, of Topsy, died Monday, July 13, 2020, at his home.
He was born in Lake Charles, was raised and lived all his life in Topsy and was a graduate of Gillis High School. He was an employee of McManus Construction where he worked for 30 years until retiring. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Moss Bluff.
Survivors include his children, George Thomas Reeves (Annette) of Ragley, and Melody Ann Cothran (Mike) of Carthage, Miss.; siblings, Betty Alexander of Bridge City, Texas, Annie Mae Chapman of Topsy, and A. J. Reeves of Moss Bluff; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Aleta Reeves; parents, Thelma and Newton Reeves; and two siblings.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 15, at Creel Cemetery in Bel under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. John Hair officiated.
