Submitted by

Ken Gates

Lonnie Reeves Sr.

Lonnie Reeves, Sr., who was reared in Marlin and bought his first guitar at age 12, passed away July 5, 2007 in Medford, Oregon.

Reeves played backup for several recording artists, including Pasty Montana and Freddy Heart. His band, The North Westerners, played for rest homes, VA hospitals and at churches. He was also a World War II veteran.

Reeves was preceded in death by: father Fred Reeves; mother Ruby Reeves; and sister Ruby Mae Crawson.

He is survived by: son Lonnie Reeves Jr. of Bellmead; sister Alma Herwald of Marlin; number of grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.