James Preston Reeves

James Preston Reeves, 84, of Leslie, GA died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral Services, with full military honors, will be held Saturday July 8 at 10 A.M. from the chapel of Aldridge Funeral Services and internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Americus, GA. Reverend Damon Fountain will officiate. James was born on July 20, 1932 in Americus, GA, the son of the late Preston Reeves and the late Zelma Parker Reeves. James served twenty-two years in the United States Air Force, served in the Vietnam War and retired as Master First Sergeant of the 19th Bomb Wing, Warner Robins AFB, GA, and he also served 30 years in law enforcement, both as chief of police in Leslie GA and retiring with the Sumter County Sheriff's office. Survivors include two sons: Danny Reeves of Albany, GA and Richard Reeves of Huntsville, AL. A brother: Rex Reeves (Dorothy) of Americus, GA. James was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Elizabeth Kern Reeves and a brother William Parker. Also...