Jimmy Reaves

Reverend Jimmy Reaves, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 20, 2025. 

Mr. Reaves was born in Harnett County, North Carolina, on September 19, 1932 to John and Lillie Reaves. He was a pastor and member of Welcome Baptist Church, Blanch, NC. He was also an honorably discharged member of the Army, having obtained the status of Sgt. First Class, which he received numerous medals for his service in the Korean War, most notably the Purple Heart. He married Doris Joan Hinson on September 4, 1953, who predeceased him in July, 2018. 

Reverend Reaves is survived by a son, Michael Reaves (Lou Ann), daughter Cathy Wright (Mike), daughter Patti Rivenbark and son David Reaves (Angie), eight grandchildren, Jessica W. Strader (Brandon), Ashley R. Fisher (Jason), Michael Wright (Kirsten), Elizabeth Strader (Bobby), Justin Reaves (Ashley), Wesley Wright (Kylie), Jason Reaves (Ashley), and Jacob Reaves (Megan) and 17 greatgrandchildren. He was also predeceased by his parents and siblings, Elton, Mearl, Pearl and Vearl. 

Funeral services for Mr. Reaves will be conducted on Tuesday, March 25th at 2:00 PM at Welcome Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Ken Watlington and Mike Wright. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 March 25th in the church sanctuary prior to Funeral Service. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a Hospice organization of your choice in memory of Mr. Reaves.

Wilkerson Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Reaves family.