Benny Roy Reeves, 82, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, in Columbus, Mississippi. He was born on Tuesday, January 17, 1939, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Sharon in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Sharon with burial to follow in Sharon Cemetery. Bro. Matt Olson and Bro. Tony Craven will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements.

Benny was born to the late Grover and Alice Reeves. He was married to the late Mona N. Reeves for 61 years. They were proud members of First Baptist Church of Sharon. Benny worked over 40 years in the oilfield and was a Distribution Manager until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. Benny could be found most any time in front of his favorite ballgames, whether in person or on television. He was an avid fan of the Ole Miss Rebels, the Chicago Cubs, the Sharon Tigers, and any teams on which his children and grandchildren played. He was well-known for his appreciation of church softball, Westerns, and hamburger steaks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mona N. Reeves; parents, Grover and Alice Reeves; and brother, G. B. Reeves Jr.

Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Veazey (Terry) and Cynthia Greene; grandchildren, Trey Veazey (Jessica), Joy Veazey (Keath Pearson), and Ben Veazey (Kayla Jones); great grandchildren, Maybelle Veazey, Henry Veazey, Kylan Pearson, Kollyns Pearson, and Tayt Jones.

Pallbearers will be Trey Veazey, Ben Veazey, Mitchell Nowell, Matthew Nowell, Kevin Baucum, and Mike Godwin.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com