Richard Don Reeves

UNION, Mo. -- Richard Don Reeves, 81, of Union passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jan. 5, 1938, Don was born to the union of James and Lillian Campbell Reeves in Wickliffe, Kentucky. Aug. 9, 1958, in Lutesville, Missouri, Don was united in marriage to the late Sandra Graham.

Don retired as an iron worker with Local 396 and Alberici Constructors.

He loved hunting, fishing and Friday night poker games. He also enjoyed fixing trailers and selling them. Most of all, Don loved his family.

Don is survived by two daughters, Tammy Chancellor of Union and Tracey (Glen) Strickler of St. Clair, Missouri; four grandchildren, Sally (Keaton) Shaver of Texas, Sarah Chancellor, Zane Strickler and Ben Strickler; three great-grandchildren, Owen Shaver, Ledger Shaver and Alyssa Shaver; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Reeves; parents, James and Lillian Reeves; and a brother, Howard "Rusty" Reeves.

Visitation was Tuesday at Midlawn Funeral Home in Union.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be at Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union.

Donations may be made in honor of Sandra Reeves to Cure PSP, progressive supranuclear palsy, at 1216 Broadway, Second Floor, New York, NY 10001.

To leave condolences online, visit www.midlawn.com.