Gayle Dean Reeves, 80, of Lumberton, died Thursday, December 12, 2013.  He was born on October 30, 1933, in Port Arthur, to Thelma Ophilia Price Reeves and Joseph Marshall Reeves.  Mr. Reeves served his country in the United States Air Force and was a retired shipfitter at Bethlehem Steel.

Survivors include his children, Connie Hanks of Bridge City, Kim Brown of Lumberton, Anita Reeves of Port Arthur, Rodney Reeves of Groves, Kathy Gray of Lumberton, Kent Brown of Pine Ridge, Deborah Reeves of Groves, and Robb Starr of Pine Ridge; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Reeves and Marvin Reeves, both of Groves; and sister, Melba Chidester of Crystal River.  He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Janell Reeves.

A gathering of Mr. Reeves’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2013, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Broussard’s with interment to follow at Pedigo Cemetery, Town Bluff.