Billy W. Reeves, 81, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born November 12, 1943, in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee. On September 30, 1963, he married his wife of 61 years, Patricia Sue “Pat” (Hallgarth) Reeves, and she survives.
In addition to Pat, Bill is survived by his daughters, Brenda Foley and husband, Dwayne, of Morgantown, and Lisa Reeves and life partner, Sharon Sutton, of Indianapolis; brothers, Thomas Reeves of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, and Lonnie Reeves and wife, Glenda, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Alyssa and husband, Jeffrey, and Zachary; and great-grandchildren, Maddie, Kensley, Bennett and Nash; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Leland Reeves.
Bill was baptized in 1946 at the Christian Church in Union Camp, Tennessee.
He was an auto body repairman for 47 years, and had worked at Sharp Ford.
Bill owned and drove TQ midget race cars, from 1972 to 2007. A hobby he shared with his grandson, Zach, together they worked on and raced cars in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Canada.
He also enjoyed going antiquing and gardening.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Funeral services will follow at 11 am.
Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692.
Online condolences may be shared with Bill’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
