Wendell Dale Reeves

December 2, 1950 - June 30, 2020

Wendell Dale Reeves passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 30, 2020 at his home in Waxahachie, Texas. He was born on December 2, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas and was raised there, graduating from Palo Duro High School in 1969. He moved on to play football for Oklahoma State University before a foot injury ended his playing. He enjoyed a long career at 3M before retiring after 35 years in 2009. Wendell is preceded in death by his father, Leon Kirby Reeves; mother, Murl Cubley Reeves; and oldest brother, Royce Wayne Reeves. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Dorothea Reeves, née Dykstra; brothers, Curtis Leon Reeves and wife, Mary Ann; George Henry Reeves and wife, Gaye; his children, daughters, Myranda Rae Reeves-Haynes and husband, John Haynes; Kathryn Elise Reeves; Jaclyn Nicole Brown, née Reeves, and husband, Allen; stepson, Ronnie Reeves-Chambers; his grandchildren, Eli David Brown, Jonah Luke Brown, and Audra Mikella Haynes; and his golden retriever, Sophie. Additionally, he is survived by his only surviving aunt, Joyce Cubley of Novato, California. Wendell also dearly loved and adored his nieces and nephews, Brian, Barry, Russell, Wayne, Scott, Jennifer, Matthew, Julie and Jake, as well as his many great-nephews and great-nieces. God blessed Wendell with a robust life. He loved his family and friends, always staying in touch with both. He loved football, both playing and watching and, while not so much a fan of pro football, loved college ball, especially his Oklahoma State Cowboys. Wendell loved traveling and going to new places, and his favorite place was Colorado, fishing, hiking and enjoying nature there. His travels also included California, New Mexico, Italy, China, Mexico, Sweden, among other places, and he and Agnes particularly enjoyed their recent trip to the Canadian Rockies. He had a love for baked goods and finding new recipes, and he loved cooking bear pancakes for his grandkids. He loved listening to oldies music and was particularly talented at photography, drawing, genealogy, being a Mr. Fix-it handyman, and being a Grand Master Champion of the dad joke. Most importantly, Wendell was a strong Christian and a very faithful servant to Christ, teaching Sunday School and filling other leadership roles. Interment will follow the viewing on Friday afternoon. The family respectfully requests interment be reserved for family members only. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83752752305