Charles Reeves,

REEVES, Mr. Charles A., Sr. - Age 77, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2005 at his residence. Family hour 11AM Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, 930 E. Myrtle, with funeral service commencing at 12Noon. Dr. A.J. Pointer officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11AM Wednesday. Mr. Reeves will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Tuesday. Mr. Charles A. Reeves, Sr. was born July 13, 1928 in Thomaston, Georgia, the son of James and Mary L. Reeves. He moved to Flint in 1947. Mr. Reeves was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army with the rank of Sergeant, after serving 2 years. He worked for General Motors for 40yrs as a Journeyman from 1961-1976; and he retired in 1987 as Maintenance Supervisor. Charles was a active member of the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, his services were numerous. He served as Superintendent of the Young Adult Department and General Superintendent of Sunday School. Mr. Reeves was also an active member and president of the Senior Choir, Chairman of the Evangelistic Committee, and a member of the Transportation and Security Ministries and the Mister Rogers Program. However, teaching God's Word in Class #10 was the ministry he loved the most. Mr. Reeves was the 2005 recipient of the Robert Wilson Service Award. In the Masonic Fraternal Order, he was well known and well respected. He served as Worshipful Master of Eureka Lodge #16, F&AM, Prince Hall Affiliation in 1971. Charles was elected and served as Right Worshipful Grand Junior Warden of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&AM of the Jurisdiction of Michigan. He also held the office of Deputy Grand Lecturer of district #7 and Deputy Grand Master. In 1978, he received the Service Award in recognition of his service to the lodge and community. Mr. Reeves held a membership in the Saginaw Valley Consistory #71, The Most Excellent Prince Hall Holy Royal Arch Chapter #17 and Oman Temple #72, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Royal Star Chapter #27; Order of the Eastern Star welcomed him as a member in 1976. He served well and became a Worthy Patron in 1989. Charles was finally elected to the highest office for a Mason in the Order, Grand Worthy Patron, where he served admirably. Mr. Reeves served as chairman of the Labyrette Club Committee, which raises funds for scholarships. He was recognized by Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation, Michigan Jurisdiction and was the recipient of the Worthy Patron of the Year award in 1991 and O.E.S. Man of the Year Award in 1993. Charles was a member of Ephraim Court #7 and Heroines of Jericho, and he served as Worthy Joshua. He was later elected as Most Worthy Grand Joshua of the Most Ancient Prince Hall Grand Court of the Heroines of Jericho State of Michigan and Jurisdiction, Inc. and served during 2002-2003. In the community at large, his presence was felt. For nine years, he served as Cub Master and Scout Master for Troop #195 of Boy Scouts of America. He received the Golden Arrow Award for his outstanding service. Charles was Big Brother for 19 yrs.; he witnessed the graduation of two of his little brothers from high school. He was also secretary for his block club. For his enjoyment and continued personal growth, Mr. Reeves was a member of the Greater Flint Toastmaster Club and the local chapter of AARP. Mr. Charles A. Reeves, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 54 years, Bernice; son, Charles, Jr.; 2 grandchildren, Antoine and Jeniece; sister, Earline Pennymen; brother, Elijihah "Otis" (Vesterine) Reeves; 9 nieces; 4 nephews; 2 aunts; 2 sisters-in-law; 5 brothers-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Charles A. Reeves, Sr. was preceded in death by parents, James and Mary L. Reeves; brother, James; brother-in-law, Cleveland Pennymen.

Charles Reeves,

July 13, 1928 - September 15, 2005