Wayne "Donell" Reeves was born to Bryant and Odessa Reeves, July 1, 1940, in Hargis, Louisiana, and passed away on June 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by parents, brother Carroll David Reeves and a son, John Arthur "Jay" Huckaby, and his wife of 19 years, Joan Cummings Reeves.

He is survived by brothers Kenneth of Verda and Jack (Gloria), of Georgetown, and a sister, Deveda Roberts (Lanny) of Moss Bluff. He is also survived by a son, Darell Reeves of Montgomery, a daughter, Darlene Martin (Earl) of Sulphur, a son, David Lee Huckaby (Stacey) of Winnfield, and a daughter-in-law, Beckie from Ruston. He leaves behind grandsons, Cody Stroud (Taylor) of Westlake, and John David and Wayne Curtis of Winnfield as well as granddaughters, Megan Miller (Jay) of Lake City, Florida, and Rachel Huckaby of Ruston. He also leaves 5 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield on Friday, June 26, from 10-11 am, with funeral services at 11 am with Bro. Frank Peacock officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be John David Huckaby, Wayne Curtis Huckaby, Truitt Reeves, Joshua Roberts, Lanny Roberts, and Trenton Smith.

The family would like to thank Melinda Keller RN and Cassie CNA of Brighton Bridge Hospice Care as well as Theresa, Vanessa, Lydia, and Santrell.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com