James Larry Reaves

James Larry Reaves, age 58, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Biloxi. He was born in Greenwood, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm, Persian Gulf and Iraqi Freedom retiring after 23 years. He served 11years as an Independent Duty Corpman providing medical attention to fellow soldiers. He received a bachelor's degree from George Washington University in 1984 and loved to ride motor-cycles, especially his Harley. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and mentor to his family and those who knew him. Mr. Reaves was preceded in death by his father, George Reaves, Sr.; and a brother, John Reaves. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Reaves of Gulfport; a daughter, April Reaves and fiance' Calvin Nobles of Pensacola, FL; two sons, Andre Reaves (Ashley) and Sterling Reaves (Shona) all of Gulfport; a sister, Diane Reaves of California, two brothers, Michael Reaves of California and George Reaves, Jr. of Missouri; and his mother, Mary Reaves of Mexico, MO; and three grandchildren, Nakiah Reaves, Cameron Reaves, and Londyn Reaves. Visitation will be held Sunday , June 5, 2011 from 1 until 3:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport. The funeral service is Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with interment following at Biloxi National Cemetery. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.