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Dennis Gattis Reeves

1971 - 2017

Dennis Gattis Reeves, 45, of Evadale, was born July 27, 1971 and passed away Tuesday May 23, 2017. Leaving to cherish his memories, his wife Tammy Kelley Reeves and sons Austin and Dylan of Evadale. Other survivors include parents Jimmy and Joyce Jones of Evadale; sister Leslie D’Lynn Ainsworth and husband Trey of Lufkin; brother Trent Jones and wife Stephanie of Silsbee; niece Laurel and nephews Preston and Peyton.

He was preceded in death by his father Johnny Reeves; grandparents Valarin and Geraldine Gattis, and Emory and Mary Reeves.

Reeves was a 1989 graduate of Evadale High School, a 1994 graduate of Lamar University and obtained his Master’s in Education from Lamar in 2008. He had been a juvenile probation officer in Jasper and taught Criminal Justice at Silsbee High School, earning state accolades for the program. Reeves coached at Hull Daisetta and Evadale before becoming an assistant principal at Vidor Junior High and Vidor High School. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Evadale and was currently attending Turning Point Church in Vidor.

Dennis had been the principal of Kirbyville High School for 3 years where he loved his faculty, staff, and students and was loved by them in return. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed camping with his wife and sons. Dennis loved watching his boys play football at KHS and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He loved restoring old tools and rescuing and refinishing driftwood.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday May 25, 2017 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday at First Baptist Church of Silsbee with burial at Knupple Cemetery following the service.

Pallbearers are Trent Jones, Trey Ainsworth, Mike Rawls, Mark Williams, Jeff Matthews, and Darrell Barbay.

There are currently 20 condolences.

Hailey Spears Fernandez Friday May 26, 2017 at 9:16 PM
Mrs. Jones, Tammy & Boys, and the rest of the family- You all hold a special place in my heart. I have always thought the world of your family and still do. Thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time.

Bud & Carrie Cowart Friday May 26, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Jimmy and Joyce, so sorry for your loss. We were able to share Dennis' success when he went to Kirbyville. He was loved and respected by students and staff. Our prayers for your family.

Peewee & Lynette Daigle Thursday May 25, 2017 at 7:56 PM
Will miss him in the hunting club. He was someone you really liked.

Charles Smith family Thursday May 25, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Our hearts are hurting for your loss. Kirbyville lost a good man with his death. Prayer go up for the family.

Cheryl Coward Thursday May 25, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Prayers of comfort go out to the Reeves family.

Jimmy & Elizabeth Walters Thursday May 25, 2017 at 4:23 PM
Words are so inadequate to soften the burden of loss for you and your family, or to covey our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Joe and Priscilla Smith Thursday May 25, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Jimmy and Joyce, Our hearts are breaking right now, as I know yours are as well. We loved Dennis and have wonderful memories of him and Scott growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for comfort and healing for you all.

Diane & Larry Etue Thursday May 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Prayers to all of the family - words can never express the sorrow & heartbreak of your loss - may you be comforted by God's love.

Stacy& Ben Hindsman benhindsman@gmail.com Thursday May 25, 2017 at 3:39 PM
You and your whole family are in our prayers. We love you. And remember "17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us eternal glory that far outweighs them all.18 So we fix our eyes on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2Corinthians 4:17-18.

Jeanie Foster Thursday May 25, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Prayers for all whom have had the pleasure of their paths crossing with Principal Reeves? Praying especially for his wife and sons, that God will give them comfort,peace and the knowledge that their husband and father is in Heaven sitting at the right hand of our Lord???

Emily Allen Thursday May 25, 2017 at 10:28 AM
It was such a pleasure to work with Dennis at VHS. I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you all.

D'Anna Hebert Thursday May 25, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Praying for comfort and peace in the days to come for your family. May our Lord God lift you up and surround with his love and mercy. D'Anna Hebert/Evadale

Debbie Tanton Thursday May 25, 2017 at 6:56 AM
Please accept our heartfelt Condolences!! Mr Reeves was an amazing teacher/principal. There are no word to express our sorrow for your loss! May God bless and comfort you all.

unknown Thursday May 25, 2017 at 2:46 AM
As I read the article on the internet, my heart broke for this man and his family and since I have just unexpectedly lost my Dad this month too thought I'd post my sincere condolences here, as those posted to my Dad's obit site have been a comfort to me. Even though we've never met, my thoughts and prayers go out to this family and may God bless them all.

Tiffany phillips Thursday May 25, 2017 at 12:24 AM
Just want to say me and my family are sorry for your loss. He was an amazing principle that we at Vidor high school loved so much! We pray as you and the family grieve and hope to find peace. Now as y'all go through this thing called life he will be yalls guarding angel! God is good! My friends and family will being praying

Robert & Belvia Smith belvia@eastex.net Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 11:59 PM
Hurting alongside you in prayer and faith, believing James 4:6--"But He giveth more grace." Robert & Belvia

Jeana Richey Vermillion Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 10:09 PM
My love and prayers are with you all. May God carry you in a miraculous way through this tragic loss.

Mary Spears Zalar Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 8:50 PM
To Joyce & Jimmy, Tammy, Austin & Dylan, Trent, Leslie and the entire family - my heart breaks for you. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you in the days to come.

Anita/ Larry Richardson Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 7:36 PM
Joyce and Jimmy and all the family, we are sending love and prayers to you. May the Good Lord embrace you with his loving arms and give you peace during your loss. We Love You

Shirley richey Shyrichey@yahoo.com Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 7:32 PM
I am so saddened and heavy hearted by this loss. Our prayers are with this family.

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