Tommy was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances Reeves.

Tommy graduated from Big Spring High School in 1936. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942, returning to Corpus Christi in 1946. Tommy was employed by Gulf Iron Works where he served as plant manager retiring in 1985. The First United Methodist Church of Corpus Christi was an integral part of Tommy’s life for over sixty years. He served in many areas of the Church. Tommy served as a Treasurer of the Church for almost 40 years and was a perinial member of the finance committee. Tommy and Frances established the Christian Adventure Camp for Methodist Youth in 1954, and served as Camp Directors for 27 years. This Christian experience for youth is held each summer at the H.E. Butt Foundation camp outside of Leakey, Texas. Over 5,000 youth and counselors have attended Christian Adventure Camp. The camp celebrated its 50 year anniversary in 2004.

Tommy is survived by two sons: Jim Reeves (Charlene) of Richardson, Texas and Tom Reeves (Bonnie) of Frisco, Texas. One daughter: Linda DiFeo of Houston, Texas. His daughter Patti Kirkpatrick preceded him in death in 2002. Tommy is also survived by six grandchildren: Mitchell Reeves, Jason and Tyson Kirkpatrick, Patti Lee, Cindy Wallace and Danny DiFeo. Two great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. A reception will follow the service in the church’s fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in the memory of Tommy and Frances Reeves Christian Adventure Camp Trust Fund, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1838, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403.