"I have so many great memories growing up with tony. My deepest condolences to the entire family. My heart is deeply sadened he will be greatly missed. He was a great friend, a brother, a confidant, and had a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and have fun. He loved his children and his family and friends. I know how close him and his twin brother have always been. I cant imagine how painful this is to you all. I love all of you so much. I always told tony and tommy, friends are just family you pick... rest in peace tony."
In loving memory of
Tony Reaves
March 5, 1964 - September 18, 2014
Tony Dean Reaves, 50 of Lovilia and formerly of Des Moines passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Tony was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 15, 1964 to Linda Reynolds. Jim Krusel played an instrumental role and assisted Linda in raising Tony. He attended Saydel Schools and started working hard at a very young age. After school Tony worked various jobs but began trucking and remained a truck driver. Tony also ran lights and sound for many bands in the Des Moines area for many years. He also raced stock cars at the Fairgrounds with his brothers over the years.
Tony had a large family and had lots of love for his children, step children, grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Far too many to be named. He loved NASCAR, racing, hunting, wrestling, his dogs Lizzy and Zoe, animals in general, rock and roll music, meeting people and being a social butterfly, and most recently the Lord as he had been saved.
Those left to cherish is loving memories are his daughters Chris (Ashley) Reaves, Jessica (Ben) Thompson, Ginni Landers, Linzey Reaves, and Angel (Ryun) Reaves; four grandchildren, Erinn Russo, Dylan Thompson, Owen Thompson and Jayden Landers; Fiance Tracy Fitzgerald; brothers Tommy Reaves, and Jimmy Krusel; sister Marty Reaves; and Father Jim Krusel.
Tony was preceded in death by his mother, son Jimmy Reaves, and sister-in-law Christina Mincks-Reaves.
Memorial contributions may be directed to family and sent to: Jessica Thompson, 5324 N.E. 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with the care of Tony and his family.
Tributes
"Carla M Henrichs Kuhlmann lit a candle in memory of Tony Reaves"
"What an wonderful friend and father. Tony will be missed by us all. So thankful that he is with the Lord now. Until we meet again."
"I really miss u daddy..last night was homecoming when it came to seniors last dance....i couldnt help but cry causei know ur not gonna physically be there.....i wish u could physically be there for my graduation and the day when ryun n i get married...i love u daddy...."
"Tony where do I begin.You have been there a lot of years. I have tons of memories with you!Starting as a teenager.I just can't believe that your gone.When I needed you most you always knew when that was.Never asking for anything in return.I'm so glad your at peace.Ya know true friends are like diamonds,precious and rare,false friends are like autumn leaves found everywhere.You was a diamond my friend!Please give a shout to my brother Jerry and tell him I love him! I would reminiss of our memories but you know what they are.I will miss you and your smile! As well as your laugh. I love ya Tony! Love:Kathy Grabill-Davis"
"One of, my favorite memories is of the kids mother. Linda always thought it was cute to name the boys Tony Dean and Tommy Dean, UNTIL she had to mark their school stuff. She always had to write their whole name on everything because of the same initials. RIP Tony, you will be greatly missed."
"I am sorry to hear about tony. I have met him and he was very nice man. So sorry to his family for there loss."
"Thank you for saving my life when I needed help with Angel, You were a good father who loved all his kids and stood up to the plate with Angel she was best part of our lives, and thank you Tracy, Tony loved you very much. Tony and I had many good times when we lived at the lake it was the happiest time of our lives, He loved his fishing and his Race car and our lil one bedroom house,"
"My mind still has not accepted your passing,dear brother. I know that one day, I WILL see you again. Until then, my hope is in the Lord...Isaiah 40:31...'...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.' Isaiah 41:13 'For I am the Lord, Your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. I pray these verses will be a great source of strength to all who read them."
"My dad is a great man and awesome. dad i loved him deeply and unconditionally. he was my hero when i was little.he was there for me thru my struggles and quick to praise when i got thru my dad had a huge loving heart. and was reliable. he had"
"Always a fun kid to be around. We made a couple of movies with the family. One had he and Tommy being Dracula and Frankenstein. I never thought of him as being younger than me because I just loved him for who he was."
"Thank you tracy"
"To my brother. ...you were there for me from the time we were little playing on the farm with the animals and running all over the farm. We would have the best times rocking out to kiss and running around at four mile creek catching crusades and fishing. Also falling on the ice and freezing our toes and having to walk all the way home. Having green Apple fights with the neighbors and uncle Danny coming to our rescue. Fishing and swimming and having great times around the bonfires. Flying kites in the neighbors yard in the spring. Watching Saturday morning wrestling and then practicing the moves ourselves. Helping me with my youngest twin daughters Marie and Kristina. Always a great uncle to them. We will hold dear to your memory and always remember the good times. God had you now and you are looking down on all of us giving us strength to continue until we meet again. I love you my dearest brother."
"I always remember him always laughing and joking with people but most of all his smile he always had one miss you Tony"
"Daddy... Right now it still dont believe that you are gone... I miss you so much... I wish u didnt go...but ur in a better pkace with auunt chris gerry grandma and grandma chapin n lil bro..tracy ryun n i love u soo very much.. U will always be in our hearts.... Ur the best dad a girl can ev3r ask for... I love u daddy...so very much and i really miss u... Love always ur lil girl angel and ur son in law ryun"
"Didn't know him but do know his daughter Chris. Praying for you and your family during this one of loss."
"Angel, Ry, and Tracy and the rest of Tony's family. We didn't know Tony very well but he was a Godsend to Ryun.I would call Ry and hear Tony laughing in the background. Tony taught Ry so many things. Working on the racecar, fixing Ry's old camper into a duck blind, and who's kicking who's butt on Xbox. When Angel called me about his passing my heart just sank.I didn't know how to help her.Tony will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I know in my heart that he's watching over his family and friends. God bless you Tony for being in our lives."