Ralph Wayne Reeves, Jr. was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 20, 1970 and passed away at the age of 52 on January 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS. Ralph, Jr. was born to Barbara and Ralph Reeves, Sr., and grew up with 3 sisters, Debbie, Janna and Darla.
Ralph attended Putnam City Schools and was active in football and wrestling. He later attended OSU OKC, earning an Associates degree in business. He was employed by Metal Container Corporation for 20+ years and served as an Usher Captain at Crossings Community Church.
Ralph married the love of his life, Michelle, on September 26, 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ralph and Michelle lived in Oklahoma City with their daughter, Chloe Sullivan.
Ralph enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing, and golf. He had five dogs at one point in time and loved all animals, including Shelly the squirrel he hand-fed in his backyard for years. He made friends everywhere he went and never met a stranger. He was always the first to jump in and help anyone in need.
Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Wayne Reeves, Sr., his infant sister, and his grandparents.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle; daughter, Chloe; mother, Barbara; sister, Debbie Reeves; niece, Ashley Reeves-Cook and husband Shawn, and their daughter, Brooklyn; nephew, Tyler Gilliland and wife Breanna and their children, Kaylyn, Emma, and Aubry; nephew, Justin Gilliland and wife Racquel, and their children, Delilah and Elizabeth; niece, Madison Humphreys and husband Bray and their daughter, Hazel; sister, Janna Haynes and husband Peter; niece, Quincy Haynes and nephew, Gray Haynes; sister, Darla Holmes and husband Steve; nephew, Jackson Holmes; niece, Reese Holmes; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Viewing will be Wednesday from 9am-8pm with family present from 6-8pm at Mercer-Adams. Services will be 11:00am on Thursday, February 2 at Crossings Community Church Chapel with interment in Bethany Cemetery.
The livestream of the service may viewed at https://vimeo.com/event/2825934/2e3e6f575b
Following the interment, family and friends are invited to attend a luncheon to celebrate Ralphs life. The luncheon will be held at Christs Legacy Church, 11101 N. Morgan Road, Yukon, OK.
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Visitation with Family Present
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3925 North Asbury Avenue
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Vieiwng Wednesday, 9am-8pm at Mercer-Adams
Funeral Service
Crossings Community Church Chapel
Thursday, February 02, 2023
11:00 AM
14600 N. Portland Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73134