Thomas Houston Reeves

April 28, 1942 - December 2, 2021

Thomas, the eldest child of the late Tommie Joe Reeves and Gladys Houston Reeves, was born on April 28, 1942, in Hickory, Mississippi. On December 2, 2021, Tom departed this earthly life at home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his family by his side. He received his education in the Harrisburg School District; and in 1960, he graduated from the former John Harris High School where he excelled in football, track and baseball. On June 29, 1961, Tom was united in holy matrimony to the late Virginia “Mungie” Harty Reeves. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Dawn and Deborah. Tom was a United States Army Veteran. During his working career, he was employed by Amoco Oil, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where he retired, and Hood Trucking, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Tom was an avid sports fan and staunch supporter of the Harrisburg High School Cougars and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed listening to jazz, carpentry, gardening and playing pinochle. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish irreplaceable memories: two daughters, Dawn R. Reeves and Deborah L. R. Waters (Earl), all of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Dionna J. Reeves, DeMarcus J. Reeves, both of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Taylor R. Waters of Dover, Delaware, and Tyrah D. Waters of Alexandria, Virginia; one great-grandson, Braylen D. Bradley of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Joyce Eichelberger of Saginaw, Michigan, and Gloria Bonner of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; one brother, Jimmie Reeves (Marsha); two sisters-in-law, Andrea Mack (Lawyer) of Oberlin, Pennsylvania, and Marva Moore of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY YOUR NAME. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW SERVICE.