James (Jim) Allen Reaves Jr., 81, of Paris, passed away on November 6, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1945, in Valliant, OK, the son of James Allen & Berniece Autrey Reaves Sr.
He married Bobbie Christine Thomas on August 23, 1981, in Paris, Texas. He is survived by children, Michael Scott Nunez and wife Cindy, Lloyd Odell McKinley and wife Gena, James Allen Reaves III and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Oshea; grandchildren, Thomas, Felicity, Erin and Emory.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, parents and two sons, Charles (Chuckie) Thomas Howard and Joseph Emory Reaves.
Jim grew up in a Christian environment and went to serve in the Navy as a proud Shellback from July 30, 1963 till September 16, 1966. He worked as a painter and was one of the best on the end of a brush. He loved fishing and hunting. He loved to play 42 (dominoes) and taught his sons how to do the same.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
