Funeral Costs for Kevin “Red” Reeves

My dad, Kevin Reeves, passed away unexpectedly on October 13th. Since his passing we've been made aware that it was a result of Rocky Mountain spotted fever that he unknowingly contracted from a tick bite. With the generosity of the funeral home allowing payment plans on a portion of the total funeral costs, and from the money that our family and close friends were able to gather as well as from what donations we have received from this fundraiser so far, we were able to have his memorial service on Saturday, October 21st.

We still have a long way to go with the memorial costs and the cost for his tombstone. We unfortunately have no insurance to help cover any of the costs and my mother is disabled with a very limited income, so despite us all trying to give what we can when we can, we are still in need of assistance and seeking help to cover some of those costs.

I will continue to update this fundraiser as we continue making payments and as we continue making progress towards our donation goal. If you're not comfortable donating through this fundraiser, you can reach out to the funeral home directly and donate under my dad's name - Kevin "Red" Reeves. I'll provide their information below, but first, I'd like to tell you about who he was.

Kevin was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a passionate and skilled mason and construction laborer, and was deeply faithful. He was a generous and kind-hearted man. He took tremendous pride in his children and grandchildren, whom he loved unconditionally. He relished in love for the last twenty years accompanied by his soulmate, Bernadette Howell-Reeves. Kevin was an avid storyteller. He loved to share memories of him and his twin-brother, Kenneth Reeves, being rambunctious and pranking others in their youth. Kenny was Kevin's other half and they shared an unmatched bond. They loved playing cards together.

Kevin was a jokester with a contagious laugh, and loved being the source of entertainment in any setting. He was fond of friendly competitions with loved ones over a game of cornhole or horseshoe at family outings, and also enjoyed playing ping-pong and bowling. He enjoyed fishing with his spouse, grandchildren, and nephew, and mushroom hunting with his brother-in-law. He also enjoyed bonding over football with his sons-in-law. He'd often pass the time listening to old country music and reminiscing about simpler times.

For those of you who'd like to donate directly to the funeral home:

Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home

135 Broadway St, Jackson, OH 45640

(740) [phone redacted]

Thank you all in advance for your help!