PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Michael W. Reeves January 19, 1947 - January 24, 2021 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Prestonwood Baptist Church North Campus, 1001 Prosper Trail, Prosper, Texas 75078. The service will be live streamed at the following link starting at 10:45 a.m. on Friday: https://youtu.be/0vykW0TPrMY Sometimes there is a special person that fulfills and facilitates many important decisions, dreams, and goals in your life. Mike was that person to his family and friends both near and far. A kind and loving man who focused on the positive and always brought out the best in those around him. Michael W. Reeves, wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, of Prosper, Texas passed away with his family by his side on January 24, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born on January 19, 1947 to LeRoy W. Reeves and Charlene (Baird) Reeves in Canyon, Texas. Mike grew up in Childress, Texas where he graduated from Childress High School in 1965. He earned a football scholarship to the University of Texas in Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He was a loyal Longhorn and a proud member of the SAE Fraternity. Mike and his wife, Janie, were married August 31, 1968 in Childress, Texas before their senior year of college. Mike started his long career with New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) in 1971 as an agent in Austin, Texas. In 1975, he was promoted to managing partner and moved his family to Dallas, Texas, where he spent the next 10 years building the largest insurance agency in Dallas – one of the largest in the entire state of Texas. After a number of New York Life managers passed through what became known as the “Reeves system,” Mike was named Senior Vice President of the West Central Zone, which he grew to more than 30 General Offices across 15 states. Mike’s NYLIC career spanned almost 40 years until his retirement at the end of 2005. He loved New York Life and his NYLIC family. Mike lived an incredible lifetime of faith, family, and friends, and was a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Prosper, Texas. He served on the boards of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, and the Prosper ISD School Board. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved playing golf with his friends. Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janie Glover Reeves of Prosper, Texas; daughter, Courtney Day Buckaloo of McKinney, Texas; son, Cameron Michael Reeves and wife, Lauren of Prosper, Texas; grandchildren, Taylor Buckaloo, Landrie Buckaloo and Alston Buckaloo; and a host of other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Charlene Reeves. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorials be made in Mike's name to: ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship Donations can be made online at www.manegait.org or by mail using the following address: 4261 E. University Drive #30-253, Prosper, Texas 75078-9152 Or Parkinson Voice Project 646 N. Coit Road #2250, Richardson, Texas 75080 Please mail condolences to: Janie Reeves PO Box 596, Prosper, Texas 75078 Memorials Dear Janie, I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Mike's passing. I have so many fond memories of the good times we spent together over the course of our NYLIC careers. He was a truly special man. I'll always remember celebrating your anniversary with you in Toronto so many years ago. Please be comforted with the knowledge that he was the type of man many of us aspired to be. Kindest personal regards, Allan & Mary Howard ALLAN, MARCH 5, 2021 It may seem like a cliche to say someone changed your life, but I can truly say Mike changed mine, and Janie you were a big part of that. We have been blessed to know the Reeves family for almost 40 years. Charlie and Barbara Classe CHARLIE CLASSE, MARCH 2, 2021 Time is too short for those that wait, too swift for those that fear, too long for those that grieve, too short for those that rejoice, but for those that love, time is eternity. I have never met a more natural born leader. Some people just have that it factor that when they speak the rest follow. Mike did not just have the it factor, he also never turned it off. I am truly blessed to call Mike a friend for so many years. And I am so sorry for y’all’s loss. H J CARTER, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 Janie, I was so saddened to learn of Mike’s passing. I have some lovely memories of you both in our younger years and see from all the beautiful tributes to Mike that he continued to be the kind, thoughtful, sweet man that I remembered from our youth. Condolences and prayers to you and your family. SUSAN GENTRY BULLA, FEBRUARY 15, 2021 My prayers,sympathy to Mrs.Reeves and family..I started my ins.career with the NyLife in 1968, and met knew, respected Mike when I served as Gen.Mgr. in San Diego County starting 1977..May God Bless you a ll,and guide during this trying time. Respectfully, Bob Haunschild , Caldwell Idaho. ROBERT HAUNSCHILD, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 Its been said you are applauded for your success but remembered for your significance. Today’s celebration and the comments made to all of us was a profound statement as to what was the center of Mike’s life. Mike loved Janie, Courtney, Cameron and his whole family with all his heart. The foundation of this love for family and friends was anchored by his love of the Lord and his son Jesus Christ. Mike has been a blessing to me, Libby and our whole family as well so many other families. Mike, until we see each other again....... Mathew 25:21 STEVE MAUS, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Mike, You taught me about life. To hunt, Fish, and most importantly how to be a good person. You are a special person to me, my father, mother, brother, and every person you interacted with. you will be missed by many my friend! I wish we had one more game. I'm sure you would have won. Love you, BENTON CARTER, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 It was such a pleasure to know Mike. He was an outstanding leader, a kind and funny person, and a good friend. Each and everyday I spent getting to now him as a pleasure. He will be missed. DEYON GRAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Janie, Cameron and Courtney, The service for Mike was another victory. Thank you for letting all of us share in honoring and celebrating his incredible life and the impact he had on everyone he touched. My family and I are so proud to have known Michael W. Reeves, and he has strengthened me again today. Blessings to you all. I love you. Rick RICK AUSTIN, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Janie and family, we have loved you all since Mike and Janie first arrived in Dallas. Mike was a great friend. Our lives have been enriched by our association with your family. Mike will be missed. Our prayers will remain with you in the days to come. BILL AND JOY DENNY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. We will always cherish the memories we had with Mike and Janie and the New York Life Family. .may the memories of Mike help the family in the weeks, months and years to come. .what an honor to be able to call Mike.. Our Friend . We love you all. .Jodi & George JODI & GEORGE BOYCE, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Beautiful celebration of Mike's life and the impact he had on so many!!! I truly loved Mike.... DAVID HUMBERT, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Mike did live his life "fully all out" in his Christian faith. Mike's impact on our lives was incredible and he was a wonderful friend. Thank you Mike for what you gave to us. Love to Janie and family. LEE AND PATTI ELRICK, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 I feel blessed to have counted Mike as a friend. He loved many but none more than his sweet family. You all are in my prayers. SCOTT CLEARE , FEBRUARY 12, 2021 What a beautiful service and tribute for Mike. He was such a kind wonderful man. He was loved and admired by many. Cameron you gave such an amazing testimony for your father. MY God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I love you guys. LEANNE WILLIAMS, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 I only had the privilege to meet Mike a few times and you all so graciously opened your home for our Crawfish boil, but I could tell he was a special man. I will continue to keep your family in our prayers and you mourn and grieve a husband, father, and grandfather among many other things. Blessings and my sincere condolences LUKE FERRADJ, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Thanks Mike for the great memories. God Bless and Rest In Peace. KARL BURRELL , FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Janie, Courtney, and Cameron, My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this moment. I hate that I could not attend today's service, but as I listen to Randy preach my heart is filled in celebrating Mike. Mike was a figure of my youth and an inspiration for my life and my career. He gave my Dad an opportunity that changed all of our lives. God Bless, Ross Sims ROSS SIMS, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Mike was a great person in so many ways! WALTER MANNING, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Janie and Cameron, My condolences to you and the family.