Robert Reeves

Robert Earl Reeves, lovingly known to many as Joe, passed away on November 10, 2026, in Tupelo, Mississippi, at the age of 89. He was born on February 18, 1937, in Amory, Mississippi, and lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and deep love for his family.

Robert attended Greenwood Springs High School where he played basketball. He carried through life the qualities that defined him so well: he was hardworking, caring, and a devoted Christian and father.

He was proud to have retired from True Temper.

His faith was central to who he was. For 48 years, he served as a deacon at Trinity Baptist, offering steady leadership and a faithful example to those around him. He was a man whose life reflected the values he cherished, and those who knew him will remember the warmth of his spirit and the sincerity of his heart. One of the phrases he was known to share was, “I LOVE YOU AND JESUS DOES TOO!”—a simple but lasting expression of the faith and affection he carried with him.

He found joy in life’s simple and beautiful gifts. Robert enjoyed growing daylilies and any other beautiful plant God graced his yard with, watching hummingbirds, and growing and tending to his fruit and nut trees.

These interests reflected the care he gave to the world around him and the pleasure he found in both activity and creation. Among the things that meant the most to him were being a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, taking pride in his yard, and cherishing his amazing and beautiful wife, the love of his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Margaret Ann Mize. By his parents Bilbo Reeves and Fleta Bell Adams. By his brothers, Bilbo Reeves Jr. and Ralph Reeves; and by his great-granddaughter, Rachel Imel.

Robert leaves behind a family who will continue to carry his memory with love and gratitude. He is survived by his daughters, Melanie Gilmer (Joseph) and Katherine Ford (Bo). His sons, Dow Pickle (Ginger) and Gary Pickle. His sister, Mary Charles Ford.

His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Haille Goodnight, Calan Reeves (Whitney), Shadow Gilmer (Hannah), Kelsey Reeves (Aarron), Terri Ruth Pickle Imel (Joe), Emory Ghanen (Eiddie), Lauren Sloan (Eric), April McVay (Jason), Christie Beasley (Ben), and Chip Harmen (Melanie).

He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Rebecca Palmer, Christopher Palmer, Colton Goodnight, Tempy Goodnight, Rory Goodnight, Amelia Walker, Silas Walker, Lilly Reeves, Cooper McVay, Mary Cullen McVay, Brooklyn Rost, Brody Sloan, Madi Sloan, Heather Imel, Brittni Edwards (Matthew), Taylor Ferguson (Lee Michael), Kimberly Renfro (Cody), Laken Bennett and Brandon York; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was very loved by a host of nieces and nephews as well as longtime friends; Harold Eastman, Cliff Tuibbs, Ricky Chaney and Junior Rock.

Robert Reeves will be remembered as a man of steadfast faith, loving words, and a heart devoted to his family. His life was a blessing to those who knew him, and his memory will remain treasured in the hearts of all who loved him.

Visitation will be at E.E Pickle Funeral Home in Amory MS, on Thursday, November 12th from 5pm to 7pm.

Services will be Friday, November 13th at E.E Pickle Funeral Home in Amory at 11:00am. Officiated by Brother Justin Simmons and Brother Danny Burks.

His grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as his pallbearers to his final resting place; Durrett Cemetery in Quincy MS.