Ronald Eugene Reeves, 74, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 as the result of a farming accident. He was born March 25, 1948 in Atchison, KS, the son of Clifford L. and Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Giles) Reeves.

Ron graduated from Atchison High School in 1966. He worked most of his life as an over the road truck driver; working for Price Truckline in Topeka and Hollis Truckline in Valley Falls. He also hauled grain for many local farmers.

Ron married Sherry Alice Lay on October 25, 1970 in Valley Falls. They shared over 51 years of marriage.

Ron loved hunting, horses and watching his granddaughters and nephews in their 4-H and sports activities.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sherry of the home; son, Randy Reeves (Toni) of Valley Falls; sister, Katherine L. Grunert (Robert) of Atchison; 2 brothers, Thomas and Richard Reeves both of Atchison, KS and 2 granddaughters, Danielle and Makena Reeves.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Betty Reeves and a son, Kevin John Reeves.

Memorial Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. with the Memorial Service following at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls, KS. Inurnment will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Valley Falls EMS or Jefferson County 4-H Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.