Hal Rieves

Hal Holmes Rieves, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at his home in the Coontail Community near Aberdeen. He was born on January 24, 1936 in Okolona to William Floyd Rieves, Sr. and Jean Isabell Morgan. Hal married the former Ann Sturdivant on January 14, 1955 and in the same year, graduated Amory High School where he played football and ran track. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and prior to his retirement, he worked as maintenance supervisor for Kerr-McGee. Known for his hard work, he gave 110% into everything he did. He served his community on the Coontail Water Association Board, and he was a member of Gideons’ International. His activities seemed endless whether it was stock car racing or as a horse jockey, and he could do and build just about anything. A long-time cattle farmer, he was also a charter member of the Broken Wheel Riding Club and an avid Ole Miss fan. When he found time to enjoy hobbies, they included hunting, fishing, going to his cabin, or working in his shop. He had a deep and abiding faith in God, and he served faithfully at Friendship Baptist Church in Aberdeen where he had been a deacon. Above all this, his family was most important and he supported his children and grandchildren in all their sports activities. 

 Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Friendship Baptist Church in Aberdeen with Bro. Jack Dauphin and Bro. George Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Coontail Cemetery. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home, Aberdeen has been entrusted with the arrangements.

 In addition to his wife of nearly 70 years, Ann Rieves, he is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Walters (JD) of Greenwood Springs; 3 sons, Hal Rieves, Jr. “Bubba” of Aberdeen, Jimmy Rieves (Phyllis) of Gilmer, TX, and Chris Rieves (Robin) of Aberdeen; one brother, Joe Rieves (Norma Jean) of Amory; stepsister, Ginger DeVaughn(George); grandchildren, Amy Jones (Chad), Jamie Long (Beth), Adam Long (Ashley), Jake Walters, Kimberly McDonald (John), Robert Henry Rieves, Samuel Earl Rieves, Maria Elena Rieves, Marci Miller, Brittni Prestage (DJ), Brooke Rieves, Brandon Alexander, Justin Anderson, Raymond “Matt” Rieves, Ashley Humbers (Corey), Courtney Smith (Craig), Chad Brown (Brittni), and Robbie Lee Brown; 22 great grandchildren; the mother of Brittni and Brooke, Bylinda Rieves; a host of nieces and nephews; and special caregivers, Linda Williams (Robert), Caitlin Lacy, Cindy Comer, Angela Clay, and other Legacy Hospice Associates. 

 He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Betty Jean Howell.

 Pallbearers will be Jamie Long, Adam Long, Chad Jones, Matt Rieves, Jake Walters, DJ Prestage, Cooper Jones, and Hunter Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Smith, Corey Humbers, Robert Henry Rieves, Samuel Earl Rieves, Chad Brown, Robbie Lee Brown, Brandon Alexander, and Justin Anderson.

 Visitation will be on Friday from noon until the service hour at the church.

 Memorials may be made to the New Hope (Coontail) Cemetery.

 Condolences may be shared with the family at tisdalelannmemorialfh.com