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Martha Ann Hatcher

F, #148861, b. 15 September 1890, d. 30 December 1961
Pedigree Link

Family: John DeVault Reeves, Jr., (b. 7 January 1893, d. 2 April 1972)

DaughterPauline Mamie Reeves+ (b. 21 June 1922, d. 14 February 1998)
SonJohn J. Reeves+ (b. 4 June 1925, d. 16 June 1999)
SonJack Reeves+ (b. 3 February 1928, d. 8 June 2009)
SonJoe Sensabaugh Reeves (b. 19 September 1930, d. 6 August 1940)

Biography

Martha Ann Hatcher was born on 15 September 1890 in Carter Co., TN; daughter of William Thomas and Mary C. (Garrison) Hatcher. She married John DeVault Reeves, Jr., son of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor; John was first married to Maude Lee Bruce on 7 JUL 1920. She died on 12 APR 1921. Martha Ann Hatcher died on 30 December 1961 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Sunday, 31 DEC 1961; page 2; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Ann Hatcher Reeves

Mrs. Ann Hatcher Reeves, 71, Rt. 3, died at Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning following a brief illness.

She was a native of Carter County and had been a resident of Johnson City for 45 years.

She was a lifelong member of Valley Forge Christian Church.

Mrs. Reeves is survived by her husband John D. Reeves; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Vance, city; two sons, John Reeves, Jr. and Jack Reeves, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Bonnie Hatcher, and Kate Hatcher, both of Elizabethton; six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Morris Funeral Home is in charge.



She was buried in January 1962 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113244369.
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Pauline Mamie Reeves

F, #148862, b. 21 June 1922, d. 14 February 1998

Parents

FatherJohn DeVault Reeves, Jr. (b. 7 January 1893, d. 2 April 1972)
MotherMartha Ann Hatcher (b. 15 September 1890, d. 30 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Vance (b. 25 February 1925, d. 18 February 2004)

SonRonnie Jack Vance+

Biography

Pauline Mamie Reeves was born on 21 June 1922 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. She married James Vance in 1945. She died on 14 February 1998.

She was buried in February 1998 in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #22410820.
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James Vance

M, #148863, b. 25 February 1925, d. 18 February 2004
Pedigree Link

Family: Pauline Mamie Reeves (b. 21 June 1922, d. 14 February 1998)

SonRonnie Jack Vance+

Biography

James Vance was born on 25 February 1925 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN; son of Kelly J. and Jessie Lee (Fine) Vance. He married Pauline Mamie Reeves, daughter of John DeVault Reeves, Jr., and Martha Ann Hatcher, in 1945. James Vance died on 18 February 2004 in Diamond Bar, Los Angeles Co., CA,

Obituary – unknown newspaper, via Findagrave.com memorial #22410829:

James Vance Jr.

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. -- James Vance Jr., 78, born on February 25, 1925, in Johnson City, TN, passed away on February 18, 2004, in Diamond Bar, CA.

He was a resident of Johnson City, TN, from 1925 to 1967, where he was very active in and an elected official (a Committee Man) in the Union. In 1967, he moved to Diamond Bar, CA, with his wife Pauline Reeves Vance.

He is survived by his son, Ronnie Vance, his two grandchildren, James and Mikki Vance, one great-granddaughter, Tori Leigh, two sisters, Evelyn Toughey, who lives in Jonesborough, TN, and Jean McLemore, who lives in Willoughby, OH; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitations will be held at Rose Hills Mortuary Stateroom on Monday, February 23, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Gate #1. Services will be held at Hillside Chapel on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., Gate #17. Interment at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA.



He was buried in February 2004 in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #22410829.
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John J. Reeves

M, #148864, b. 4 June 1925, d. 16 June 1999

Parents

FatherJohn DeVault Reeves, Jr. (b. 7 January 1893, d. 2 April 1972)
MotherMartha Ann Hatcher (b. 15 September 1890, d. 30 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: Elese "Peggy" Clouse (b. 1 October 1928, d. 5 December 2007)

SonTeddy J. Reeves+ (b. 10 February 1949, d. 23 February 2000)
DaughterPeggy Jane Reeves+
SonJim Reeves

Biography

John J. Reeves was born on 4 June 1925 in Washington Co., TN. He married Elese "Peggy" Clouse. He died on 16 June 1999 in Mountain Home, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Johnson City Press (TN) June 18, 1999:

JOHN J. REEVES

John J. Reeves, 74, 2949 Indian Ridge Road, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain home.

Mr. Reeves was a lifelong Washington County resident and son of the late John D. and Annie Hatcher Reeves.

He was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the 143rd Infantry MDO-ETD.

Mr. Reeves retired from Burlington Industries after 44 years of service.

He attended 11-E Church of Christ.

Mr. Reeves was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elese "Peggy" Clouse Reeves; two sons, Ted Reeves, Johnson City, and Jim Reeves, Asheville, N.C.; one daughter, Peggy Stevens-Caven, Johnson City; one brother, Jack Reeves, Johnson City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Morris-Baker (282-1521)

Johnson City Press (TN); June 18, 1999:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME

John J. Reeves

Funeral services for John J. Reeves, 74, of 2949 Indian Ridge Road, who died Wednesday, June 18, 1999 will be conducted 8:00 PM Friday, June 18, 1999 in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Mr. Fred Smith and Mr. Jim Zachary will officiate. Graveside services will be 11 AM Saturday in the Monte Vista Burial Park. Those attending this service are asked to meet at the funeral home by `10:40 to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Stevens, Mark Reeves, Donny Collins, Darrin Calvin, Beryl Calvin and George Morelock. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Higgins, Jack Reeves, Ron Kent, Ronnie Ledford, Bud Kent, Horance Holtsinger, Bill Phillips, Junior Collins and Jim Jenkins.

Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Elese "Peggy" Clouse Reeves; two sons, Ted Reeves, Johnson City and Jim Reeves, Asheville; daughter, Peggy Stevens-Cavin, Johnson City; brother, Jack Reeves, Johnson City; two grandsons, Mark Reeves and Jason Stevens, both of Johnson City; a grand-daughter, Tina Stevens-Collins, Johnson City; two great-grandchildren, twins Jeremy and Jonathan Collins.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 PM Friday and other times at the residence.

Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Avenue.

NOTES (via Tracy DeVault:

In June 1991, John survived a record number of bee stings. Newspapers in many states reported the incident. For example:

The Tulsa World, June 10, 1991 - Dateline: Johnson City, Tennessee (AP)

A diabetic man was attacked by about 1,000 honeybees after he had an insulin attack and kicked a beehive, his wife said Sunday. The 66-year-old beekeeper, John Reeves, was hospitalized in critical condition Saturday. His condition was upgraded to satisfactory by Sunday ...

Reeves keeps the Italian honeybees as a hobby ... The insulin-dependent diabetic was attacked after he had an insulin reaction (his wife) said. "He started kicking, throwing his arms around and he kicked the bee hive, stirred up the bees. Naturally they're going to attack, any time you stir up bees," Mrs. Reeves said.

The ferocity of the attack in the Reeves' yard held off paramedics for 30 minutes. "They ... were aggressive," said assistant city fire chief, ... "When the paramedics tried to get near him, they would attack them."

The paramedics were the first to arrive and found Reeves on the ground near the hive. They donned protective clothing in an attempt to get to him, but the bees attacked. The paramedics called ... other fire fighters, who put on reflective aluminum suits and pulled Reeves to safety.

"His face was white with stingers. He was covered from head to toe. I've never seen that many bee stings on anybody. They were still flying around the ambulance and trying to get on us while we were loading him up."

... Three people worked for more than three hours pulling out stingers and still didn't get them all. Reeves was conscious when he was rescued. ... Virtually every part of Reeves' body was stung, including the inside of his mouth and throat, his eyes, ears, nose and extremities.

(The nurse) said, "I don't know how bad he was stung internally, but he vomited up quite a few bees, and one came out of his ear when they brought him in."

"Honeybees have been Reeves' hobby for 15 years and he has no plans to give them up," Mrs. Reeves said.

Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote (via Tracy DeVault):

His cousins, May Joe and Rhoda Frances Craig, updated us often on his progress. He was on dialysis for awhile, and it was feared his kidneys would never function again, but he finally made a good recovery. I think this was the worst bee attack from which anyone had ever recovered.

The Craigs wrote in Dec 1991 that he was in the hospital for almost two months, but he had now completely recovered. "We call him, 'The Miracle Man.'"

In their 1996 Christmas Newsletter, the Craigs wrote: "This summer when we visited him one afternoon, he told us that he had been having trouble hearing, and finally when he became completely deaf, he went to the doctor. When the doctor washed his ears out, what would come out but 4 bees - after 5 years! - and he has them in a jar as proof!"

His diabetes is a common problem in his branch of the Reeves family. He is my second cousin; so far as I know, diabetes has not been inherited by any descendants of James Miller Reeves.

He died of kidney cancer 16 June 1999.



He was buried in June 1999 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #112234083.
John J. Reeves began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, PFC.
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Elese "Peggy" Clouse

F, #148865, b. 1 October 1928, d. 5 December 2007
Pedigree Link

Family: John J. Reeves (b. 4 June 1925, d. 16 June 1999)

SonTeddy J. Reeves+ (b. 10 February 1949, d. 23 February 2000)
DaughterPeggy Jane Reeves+
SonJim Reeves

Biography

Elese "Peggy" Clouse was born on 1 October 1928 in White Co., TN; daughter of Elijah Garfield and Mary Eliza (Holmes) Clouse of White County, TN. She married John J. Reeves, son of John DeVault Reeves, Jr., and Martha Ann Hatcher. Elese "Peggy" Clouse died on 5 December 2007 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Elese Reeves - JOHNSON CITY
Mrs. Elese Clouse Reeves, age 79, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Reeves was a native of Sparta, TN, and daughter of the late Garfield Elijah & Mary Eliza Holmes Clouse. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reeves was also preceded in death by her husband, John Reeves; and one son, Ted Reeves.

She was a member of 11-E Church of Christ.

Mrs. Reeves was a retired Dietary Administrator Assistant from North Side Hospital.

Survivors include one son, Jim Reeves, Johnson City; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy & Darren Cavin, Johnson City; one granddaughter, Tina Stevens-Collins and special grandson-in-law, Danny Collins, Limestone; two grandsons and special granddaughter-in-law, Jason & Joy Stevens and Mark Reeves, all of Johnson City; great-grandchildren, Jeremy & Jonathan Collins, Limestone, and Sarah Stevens, Johnson City; special sister-in-law, Commie Reeves, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2007, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Frank Johnson and Dr. David Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Monte Vista Burial Park.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association P.O. Box 918, Johnson City, TN 37605; or Arthritis Foundation, 210 25th Ave. N., Suite 523, Nashville, TN 37203.

She was buried in December 2007 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #112234125.
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Teddy J. Reeves

M, #148866, b. 10 February 1949, d. 23 February 2000

Parents

FatherJohn J. Reeves (b. 4 June 1925, d. 16 June 1999)
MotherElese "Peggy" Clouse (b. 1 October 1928, d. 5 December 2007)
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Belle Eggers

SonMark A. Reeves

Biography

Teddy J. Reeves was born on 10 February 1949 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He died on 23 February 2000.

He was buried in February 2000 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #112234041.
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Jerry Wayne Stevens

M, #148870, b. 15 December 1950, d. 10 August 1994
Pedigree Link

Family: Peggy Jane Reeves

DaughterTina Elese Stevens+ (b. 15 October 1972, d. 26 April 2013)
SonJohn Jason Stevens+

Biography

Jerry Wayne Stevens was born on 15 December 1950 in Washington Co., TN; son of Roy Thomas and Sarah Elizabeth (Holder) Stevens. He married Peggy Jane Reeves, daughter of John J. Reeves and Elese "Peggy" Clouse. Jerry Wayne Stevens died on 10 August 1994 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- unknown newspaper (via Findagrave.com):

JERRY W. STEVENS

Jerry Wayne Stevens, 43, 1316 Baldridge Drive, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1994, at his home.

He was a lifelong Washington County resident and a son of Sarah Holder Stevens and the late Roy Thomas Stevens.

Mr. Stevens was an employee of Rainbo Bakery, where he had worked for 24 years.

He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1969.

Mr. Stevens attended Asbury Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mrs. Peggy Jane Reeves Stevens; one son, Jason Stevens, Johnson City; one daughter, Tina Stevens Collins, Johnson City; seven brothers, Lewis Stevens, John Stevens, Lawrence “Chuck” Stevens and David Stevens, all of Johnson City, Robert “Bobby” Stevens, Fredericksburg, Va., Charles Stevens, Panama City, Fla., and James “Jimbo” Stevens, Watauga; six sisters, Mary Ann Broyles, Rocky Mount, N.C., Patricia Edson, Inverness, Fla., Nancy Brown, Hampton, Va., Beverly Rucker, Newport News, Va., Sharon Stevens, Knoxville, and Judy Barry, Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews.

Appalachian-Hartman (926-6111.)

He was buried in August 1994 in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter Co., TN, Findagrave #240828012.
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Tina Elese Stevens

F, #148872, b. 15 October 1972, d. 26 April 2013

Parents

FatherJerry Wayne Stevens (b. 15 December 1950, d. 10 August 1994)
MotherPeggy Jane Reeves
Pedigree Link

Family: Daniel Paul Collins

SonJeremy Paul Collins
SonJonathan Collins

Biography

Tina Elese Stevens was born on 15 October 1972 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. She married Daniel Paul Collins on 4 September 1993 in Westerly Heights Baptist Church, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. She and Daniel Paul Collins were divorced before 2013. She died on 26 April 2013 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Tina Elese Stevens Collins, age 40, Johnson City, passed away Friday April 26, 2013 at her home.

Mrs. Collins was a native of Washington County and the daughter of Peggy Stevens Cavin, Johnson City and the late Jerry Wayne Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, John Reeves, Elese Reeves and Sarah Stevens and one uncle, Ted Reeves.

She was a graduate of David Crockett High School in 1990 and had worked at Johnson City Medical Center for eleven years.

In addition to her mother, survivors including two sons, Jeremy and Jonathan Collins; one brother, John Jason Stevens; step-farther, Darren Cavin; ex-husband and special friend, Danny Collins; one niece, Sarah Stevens; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service will be conducted 5:00pm Friday, May 2, 2013 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00pm Friday prior to the service.

Donation to the family may be made to Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Jack Reeves

M, #148876, b. 3 February 1928, d. 8 June 2009

Parents

FatherJohn DeVault Reeves, Jr. (b. 7 January 1893, d. 2 April 1972)
MotherMartha Ann Hatcher (b. 15 September 1890, d. 30 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: Bobbie Wilson (b. 19 March 1929, d. 13 April 2005)

DaughterSandra M. Reeves+
DaughterBarbara Lynnette Reeves
SonPhilip Noel Reeves

Biography

Jack Reeves was born on 3 February 1928 in Washington Co., TN. He married Bobbie Wilson on 18 February 1949 in Carter Co., TN, ceremony by Max Barnes, J.P. He died on 8 June 2009 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary:

Jack Reeves, 81, 2991 Indian Ridge Road, Johnson City, died Monday, June 8, 2009, in the Asbury Place.

Mr. Reeves was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a son of the late John and Annie Hatcher Reeves.

He was an Army veteran of WW II and a retired technician at Klopman Mills with forty-two years of service.

He was a member of the East Unaka Christian Church.

Mr. Reeves took pleasure in tinkering on small engines, and especially enjoyed reading and word studies.

He was preceded in death by: his first wife Bobbie Reeves; two brothers, John Reeves and Joe Reeves; and one sister, Pauline Vance.

Survivors include: his wife, Comey C. Reeves of the home; a step-son, Gary and wife Sharon Rash of Newland, NC; two daughters, Lynette Poe and Sandra Cox, both of Johnson City; one son, Phillip Reeves of Elizabethton; ten grandchildren also survive.

The funeral service for Jack Reeves will be conducted at 7 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Dr. Wayne Emery will officiate.

A Private Family Service will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon at Morris-Baker.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10 AM Wednesday in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:50 AM Wednesday. Full Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Boone Dam Post # 4933 V.F.W.


NOTE: His widow was Comey C. Rash whom he apparently married after Bobbie's death.

He was buried in 2009 in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #72041171.
Jack Reeves began military service on 10 April 1946 WW II service, U.S. Army, TEC4, enlisted Ft. Oglethorpe, GA.
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Bobbie Wilson

F, #148877, b. 19 March 1929, d. 13 April 2005
Pedigree Link

Family: Jack Reeves (b. 3 February 1928, d. 8 June 2009)

DaughterSandra M. Reeves+
DaughterBarbara Lynnette Reeves
SonPhilip Noel Reeves

Biography

Bobbie Wilson was born on 19 March 1929 in Wallins Creek, Harlan Co., KY; daughter of Robert Lee and Mary E. (Long) Wilson. She married Jack Reeves, son of John DeVault Reeves, Jr., and Martha Ann Hatcher, on 18 February 1949 in Carter Co., TN, ceremony by Max Barnes, J.P. Bobbie Wilson died on 13 April 2005 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Bobbie W. Reeves

Bobbie Wilson Reeves, 76, 184 Happy Valley Road, Johnson City, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mrs. Reeves was a native of Wallins Creek, Ky., and a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Long Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, O.D. Wilson and Kenneth Wilson. Mrs. Reeves was a member of Pinecrest Christian Church. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University, having received a bachelor's and master's degree in elementary education. She had taught school for the Washington County School System. She taught first and third grades at Boones Creek Elementary and was also a music teacher. Mrs. Reeves was a musician all of her life. She had been a member of the Wilson Quartet and had organized the group Sunshine, which was originally known as the Reeves Trio. She was currently seen weekly on Praise Time. She was also a member of the Board of Christian Missionmen and helped establish several churches.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Cox and Lynnette Poe, both of Johnson City; a son, Phil Reeves, Elizabethton; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Wilson, Roan Mountain, and Joel Wilson, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and a sister, Inez Banks, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will hold a private funeral service for Mrs. Reeves in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Bret Jones and Mr. Danny Banks, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Randy Carrier. Interment will follow in the Wilson Family Cemetery.

Friends may call at the residence of her son, Phil Reeves, 137 Wedgewood Circle, Elizabethton, from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, or at the residence of a daughter, Lynnette Poe, 4 Primrose Court, Johnson City, at anytime. Active pallbearers will be Chase Reeves, Ben Moore, Danny Banks, Randy Hyatt and Russell Kyte. Honorary pallbearers will be the elders of Sims Hill Christian Church and the Christian churches supporting Praise Time Ministries. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Praise Time Ministries, 184 Happy Valley Road, Johnson City, TN 37601. Online condolences may be sent to the Reeves family through the Tetrick Web site at

www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, (423) 542-2232, is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabethton Star, Apr. 15, 2005, Elizabethton, Tennessee.



She was buried in April 2005 in Wilson Family Cemetery, Carter Co., TN, Findagrave #99555362.
Bobbie Wilson was educated.
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Eddie Bruce Cox

M, #148879, b. 10 June 1951, d. 26 October 2013
Pedigree Link

Biography

Eddie Bruce Cox was born on 10 June 1951 in Washington Co., TN; son of Eugene Lonnie and Bonnie Adeline (Godsey) Cox. He married Sandra M. Reeves, daughter of Jack Reeves and Bobbie Wilson, on 10 May 1991 in Sulphur Springs Church of Christ, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN; Eddie was first married to Judy Francine Cable on 30 MAY 1972 in Carter Co., TN, and divorced in 1986, Washington Co., TN. Eddie Bruce Cox died on 26 October 2013 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Eddie B. Cox, 62, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Washington County, he was the son of the late Eugene L. and Bonnie Godsey Cox.

Eddie was a graduate of Science Hill High School and was joint owner and Vice President of Gene Cox Mechanical Contractor Inc. for over thirty three years. Eddie was presently on the Building Codes Commission of Johnson City, member of Johnson City Country Club and former board member of the Elizabethton Golf Course.

He was a dedicated businessman and an avid golfer who loved golfing with his friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Phyllis Cox

Eddie is survived by his loving wife of twenty-two years: Sandra Reeves Cox; daughters: Kim Cox, Nikki Cox; son: Kevin Cox and wife, Latisha; stepchildren: Christy Trivette and husband, Donnie, Eve Justus and husband, J.R., Bret Jones and wife, Cindy; eleven grandchildren; sisters: Lillian Babb and husband, Claude, Brenda Treadway and husband ,George; brothers: Gary Cox, Don Cox and wife, Sherry; sister-in-law: Lynnette Poe; brother-in-law: Philip Reeves and wife, Lisa; special niece: Lauren Poe; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life service for Eddie Cox will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Minister Bret Jones officiating. Music will be provided by Timothy Babb, Lauren Poe and Jerry Wilson.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until the service hour.

A Graveside and Committal service will be held in Monte Vista Memorial Park on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 AM to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Chris Goodman, Allen Goodman, Jacob Jones, David Royston, Coby Jones and Joey Murdock.

He was buried on 30 October 2013 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #119457421.
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Joe Sensabaugh Reeves

M, #148886, b. 19 September 1930, d. 6 August 1940

Parents

FatherJohn DeVault Reeves, Jr. (b. 7 January 1893, d. 2 April 1972)
MotherMartha Ann Hatcher (b. 15 September 1890, d. 30 December 1961)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Joe Sensabaugh Reeves was born on 19 September 1930 in Washington Co., TN. He died on 6 August 1940 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

He was buried in August 1940 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113299682.
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Hannah J. Lewis

F, #148887, b. 8 February 1890, d. 16 April 1974
Pedigree Link

Family: Nathaniel Dulaney Reeves (b. 30 September 1880, d. 6 October 1953)

SonRobert Thomas Reeves+ (b. 31 July 1915, d. 6 May 1976)
DaughterMary F. Reeves+ (b. 1 October 1916, d. 10 June 1994)

Biography

Hannah J. Lewis was born on 8 February 1890 in Wales; daughter of Thomas and Mary (?) Lewis.1 She married Nathaniel Dulaney Reeves, son of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor, in California. Hannah J. Lewis died on 16 April 1974 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

She was buried in April 1974 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #136139125.
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Citations

  1. [S320] Glendale, Dist. 0960, sheet 12A, Dwelling 301, Family 320, 1880 Federal Census, Madison County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 0293; FHL #1254293.
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Mary F. Reeves

F, #148888, b. 1 October 1916, d. 10 June 1994

Parents

FatherNathaniel Dulaney Reeves (b. 30 September 1880, d. 6 October 1953)
MotherHannah J. Lewis (b. 8 February 1890, d. 16 April 1974)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: John Edwin "Jack" Bradley (b. 25 November 1912, d. 7 May 2003)

DaughterMichael Ella Bradley+
DaughterDelaney Reeves Bradley

Family 2: Casey Conrad

DaughterSandra P. Bradley+

Biography

Mary F. Reeves was born on 1 October 1916 in Crockett, Contra Costa Co., CA.1 She married John Edwin "Jack" Bradley; John was previously married to Jane Adeline Ebersole (1913-1998) at Beverly Hills, California on 15 JUN 1936. That marriage was apparently an extremely short one. She died on 10 June 1994 in Encinitas, San Diego Co., CA,

Obituary -- The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, California; Tuesday, 14 JUN 1994, Edition: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, Page: B-4:

BRADLEY -- Mary F., Age 77. Born in California. Passed away Friday June 10, 1994 in Encinitas.    Was a resident of Carlsbad, CA for 2 years.    She was a homemaker for 60 years.    She is survived by her Husband John E. Bradley, of Carlsbad, CA.    Daughters Sandra Ray of Carlsbad, CA. Michael Ella Pietronigro of Sierra Madre, CA. Delaney Noyer of Switzerland and 5 grandchildren.    No Formal services planned.    Interment Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside, CA.



She was buried in June 1994 in Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #183911592.
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Citations

  1. [S706] Glendale, Dist. 0960, sheet 12A, Dwelling 301, Family 320, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.
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Robert Thomas Reeves1

M, #148889, b. 31 July 1915, d. 6 May 1976

Parents

FatherNathaniel Dulaney Reeves (b. 30 September 1880, d. 6 October 1953)
MotherHannah J. Lewis (b. 8 February 1890, d. 16 April 1974)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lotus Emigene Thomas (b. 26 August 1918, d. 9 August 2007)

SonGary Robert Reeves+ (b. 25 March 1938, d. 11 July 2009)

Biography

Robert Thomas Reeves was born on 31 July 1915 in Crockett, Contra Costa Co., CA.1 He married Lotus Emigene Thomas about October 1937 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA; Lotus remarried to Robert H. McCallum on 27 JAN 1942.2 He and Lotus Emigene Thomas were divorced before January 1942. He died on 6 May 1976 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

He was buried in May 1976 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #85931117.
Robert Thomas Reeves lived on 12 April 1940 in 2051 1/2 Norwalk Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.2
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Citations

  1. [S706] Glendale, Dist. 0960, sheet 12A, Dwelling 301, Family 320, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.
  2. [S1982] Los Angeles, ED 60-1131, sheet 7A, Household 182, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.
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Lotus Emigene Thomas1

F, #148890, b. 26 August 1918, d. 9 August 2007
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Family: Robert Thomas Reeves (b. 31 July 1915, d. 6 May 1976)

SonGary Robert Reeves+ (b. 25 March 1938, d. 11 July 2009)

Biography

Lotus Emigene Thomas was born on 26 August 1918 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA; daughter of Elmer Calvin and Lotus Rodine (Farley) Thomas.1 She married Robert Thomas Reeves, son of Nathaniel Dulaney Reeves and Hannah J. Lewis, about October 1937 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA; Lotus remarried to Robert H. McCallum on 27 JAN 1942.1 Lotus Emigene Thomas and Robert Thomas Reeves were divorced before January 1942. She died on 9 August 2007

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Aged 89 years. Mom was more beautiful inside than outside...She was someone to go see...To have her hear you out and help solve a personal or family problem...She was a senior leader of the Church as was her husband[ dad] of 68 some odd years...They were a true team in life ...the perfect match for each other....They were wonderful folks to their sons being involved in all aspects of our bring up through grade school...They were leaders in school...Pta presidents, scout master and cub leader,sport coaches and followers of our teams or events we were involved in... Dad unfortunately followed mom's passing six months later[92] with a broken heart...He looked at her picture that is in this memorial most of everyday hanging over the TV and kept him comfortable and cozy with thoughts of their wonderful life together...They got to travel around the world. They had many friends, most preceded tham into the great beyond...They were the most precious people I've ever came across and I miss them both very deeply....


Note (Tracy DeVault):

Excerpt from a diary written by Lotus Emigene (Thomas) Reeves-McCallum.    Scans of several diary pages were given to me by her son, Mike "Mac" McCallum.

Eagle Rock (1)

. . . Weekends were spent at the Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, the Palladium in Los Angeles, the Rendezvous in Balboa and any other available place. This was the era of the "Big Bands." It seems at this time in my life I need some direction, but this never occurred. I was so naive. Home was not a place I wanted to be and I was rebellious. No respect. I walked to school every day (in high-heels) about three miles. I guess I was popular. I was class secretary in my senior year. Easter break, 1937, my good and dear friend, Marguerita Mays, invited me for the week at Hermosa Beach. It was here I met Bob Reeves (2). I graduated in June of that year.    After graduation, I spent [time] with Bob Daniels, he had a new car, a graduation present. We still talk about the good time we had. After graduation I was seeing Bob Reeves a lot. He was from Glendale and had a nice group of friends. I recall going to Los Angeles to the Paramount Theater, in those days they always featured vaudeville acts plus the movie. The Rite Spot, a drive-in, was the place to go after the theater, it was in Glendale. After graduation, I wanted to continue my education, perhaps Business School. Art (3) gave me a very firm "No" go to work. The only job I had ever had was in 1936, Christmas, at a Five and Ten Store at First and Broadway in Los Angeles. Not much experience! But I was fortunate to have as my good friend, Jeanne Beauchamp (her father owned Dr. Beauchamp Credit Dentists (4)). She was working in Los Angeles at the office at Fifth and Broadway. They hired me to work. I went, at twelve dollars a week (6 days) and two dollars taken out for my uniform (nurses) each week. By the end June, 1937 -- I was pregnant. What a terrible situation. Bob Reeves was the father and didn't want to admit to anything. I didn't have anyone to turn to, especially my mother. So I suffered and prayed. Of course she finally realized what a predicament I was in. After much discussion with the Reeves family, he consented to marry me. I was definitely against an abortion. We drove to Santa Barbara with another couple. Me in a black dress, trying to disguise my condition. We were married at City Hall in Santa Barbara by a judge. We went back to Engle Rock and lived with my mother and Art. Which didn't last too long. Art said "Get out." No money, no place to go. I ended up with his grandparents (5) in Glendale and Bob R. went home with his parents. I was miserable. My mother never contacted me. I don't believe she ever knew where I was. The baby was getting close, we needed a place to live. With some effort I persuaded him to look for a place. We found a very small one bedroom house, on Colorado Blvd. in Glendale. It was in the back yard of a front house. Twenty-five dollars a month, no furniture, (one chair) and holes in the floor where you could see the ground. At least it had a roof. Bob R.'s sister (6) and I became very close. She watched after me and became part of my life. She was God Sent. Helped me through many difficulties. My mother finally came around and found us. Then insisted I go to Dr. Stewart in South Gate, a long way to go for the baby's delivery. Gary (7) was born in South Gate, March 25, 1938. When Gary was about six months old, we moved to Eagle Rock. First in a place near Yosemite then to a flat on Los Robles. Bob R. started spending more time away from home, working late he said. I don't know when I found out (or did he tell me) he had a girl friend. I was so stupid -- she said she was pregnant and I invited her to dinner. What a cozy little group, Bob R., his girl friend, Gary and me. Mary, my sister-in-law was very supportive, she thought her brother crazy. I had a notion I didn't want my son to have a step-father, so I tried to disregard the problem. Hoping things would get better, but it only got worse. I finally left him. Rented an apartment on Colorado Blvd. over a cleaners. Went back to work at Dr. Beauchamp Credit Dentist in Los Angeles. This meant I had to have a baby-sitter for Gary. My schedule was a little hectic. I had to get Gary up, feed and dressed him. Get on a street car for a few miles -- get off and walk a few blocks to the baby sitter's house. Then back on the street car heading for Fifth and Broadway. After work it was the same schedule, only in reverse. This was a very down time in my life. I was so depressed. I felt no one would ever be interested in me. I had been married and had a child! Making thing more difficult, ten dollars a week was not enough to make things come together. The only alternative was to live with my mother and Art. They were living on Hartwick Street. My mother consented to watch Gary for me. This was a decision I have regretted all my life, but it was the only way out at that time.

Backing up a little -- for many years I had wondered about my father (8) and had tried to locate him, to no avail. I had always been told I was just like my father, "No good." It seems it was soon after my eighteenth birthday, my mother showed me a letter from my father. He wrote he would like a picture of me. I was "of age" so he was not responsible for child support anymore. There was an address and I was delighted. Immediately I said "I will go see him." Bob R. drove me to the address in Los Angeles. I was very brave and went up the walk, to the front door and rang the door bell. A man opened the front door and I said, "Are you Elmer Thomas?" He said, "Yes." I replied, "I am your daughter." He must have been rather startled, but he invited me in. I met his wife, Laura. I don't recall the conversation. I started seeing them regularly and told them they had a grandson. Laura worked in Los Angeles, we saw each other often, when I was working at Dr. Beauchamp's. They seemed to accept Gary and me and we had Christmas 1938 with them.

Living with Art and my mother was depressing.    But the Lord is good and my life was about to change. [Lotus goes on to describe meeting and marrying Bob McCallum.]

Notes --
Notes:
1) Eagle Rock is a neighborhood east of Glendale and northeast of Los Angeles in the San Rafael Hills, Los Angeles County, California.    Eagle Rock is named after a large rock outcropping, resembling a profile of an eagle's head.
2) Robert Thomas Reeves (1915 - 1976).
3) Arthur Jules "Art" Leroux (1887 - 1960), Lotus' step-father.
4) In the 40s and 50s, radio, bill boards, newspapers and later television commercials advertised "Dr. Beauchamp Credit Dentist" all over the Los Angeles area.
5) This must have been Bob's maternal grandparents, Tom and Mary (maiden name unknown) Lewis.    His paternal grandparents never left Tennessee.
6) Mary F. (Reeves) Conrad (1916 - 1994).
7) Gary Robert Reeves (1938 - 2009).
8) Elmer Otis Thomas (1898 - 1985).

She was buried in August 2007 in Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA, Findagrave #44432246.
Last Edited24 January 2024 10:45:06

Citations

  1. [S1982] Los Angeles, ED 60-1131, sheet 7A, Household 182, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.
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