Thomas Earl Reeves
February 11, 1934 - April 08, 2020
Obituary
Thomas Earl Reeves, 86, passed away at his home in Aberdeen, MD on April 8, 2020. Born February 11, 1934 in Sparta, NC, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Oma Lee Reeves (Caudell) his son Tommy of Aberdeen, daughter Robin Reeves of Havre de Grace and daughter Kathy and son-in-law Mike Koski of Bel Air, one granddaughter, Molly Jean Koski and one grandson, Michael Thomas Koski as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom was the last living child of Kilby and Betty (Poe) Reeves of Sparta, NC. He was preceded in death by his sisters Ada Crater, Rowena Reeves, Retha Smith and Elsie Lineberry and brothers Jesse Mack and Talmadge Bert.
He moved to Maryland in 1956 and worked at Bata Shoe Factory in Belcamp for 38 years. While working there he met his wife, Lee, and they married in 1958. He also worked for the Harford County Public Schools for 10 years and retired in 2000. He was an active member of Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist Church in Bel Air since 2006.
Tom’s hobbies included his vegetable garden and wood working but he enjoyed playing his fiddles the most. He played in several Bluegrass bands; in most recent years with the Barn Owl’s at Pop’s Place in Level, MD. He got great pleasure playing for nursing home residents as well. Tom was a Godly family man and enjoyed spending time with his family, his church family and especially his grandchildren.
Events
Visitation
Tue Apr 14, 2020 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Tue Apr 14, 2020 @ 11:30 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Rondy Reeves Sr.
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My Uncle Tom will be missed by all ,He was the last of the Reeves family from Sparta Nc time goes by so fast the family will go on but with a sadness of all of our lost family members. His family will hold on to all of the wonderful memories of him. May God bless them in this time of sorrow. Rondy Reeves Family
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Jenny Lagowski
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Although we haven't seen each other often in recent years, but have spoken on the phone, the memories of him and the family gathered in NC at the family reunions will remain the most special. His gift of music that he shared with his family will be treasured always! Although is earthly life is over his heavenly life has just begun. 💔
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Don Reeves
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Lots of things about Tom Reeves that I remember, can't possibly list them all here now. Will always remember his love of family, his love for music, his love of gardening and he loved to go fishing when he was younger and able to go. He always a good man and I enjoyed being around him. If heaven likes fiddle music, then it just got a good fiddler. Bless his wife Lee and their children, Tommy,Robin and Kathy. We love them all. Don & Faye Reeves & Sons
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Steve and Kathy Parker
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There is so much we remember about Brother Tom. It was a rare Sunday if he wasn't at church - we knew something was wrong if he and/or Sister Lee weren't there. Such a sweet and Godly couple and a wonderful example to everyone. In the summertime, he would arrive at church with a big box of tomatoes and they were THE best! We also loved it when he would bring a big pot of his fresh green beans for church dinners. Probably my favorite times would be when he would sing "Swing low, sweet chariot" - it will never sound the same again. We loved him and will miss him very much. Your family is in our prayers and we love all of you. Love, Steve and Kathy Parker
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Kathy Koski
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I’m so thankful we have the ability to share memories of my father like this; it’s almost like being at his viewing and everyone stopping to share a story or two. I guess my fondest memories of dad are of him and my two children; his only grandchildren. He retired when they were very young and my mother took care of them for Mike & I at their house, so he was around them everyday. Molly & Michael were so blessed to have such a fun loving “PawPaw” who adored them and let them do things that I never would’ve been allowed to do; like letting Michael drive his riding lawn mower pulling him and Molly behind it in a little wagon. That’s only one example of many that I will always cherish. Love & miss you Dad❤️
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Karla (Reeves) Lopez
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Uncle Tom was a quiet man with love of family, music and the outside. He reminds me so much of his brother, my dad. They shared in the love of music and were so talented in their efforts. I am very sad and melancholy, yet thinking back of all the joyous times spent together as family, is truly comforting. May our memories of Uncle Tom and his siblings passed before him keep us content. May they rest in peace.🙏❤