Gordon Luther Reeves was born on October 24, 1938, in Mangum to Robert W. and Rose E. (Mayfield) Reeves and died Friday, December 13, 2019, at Alliance Health Clinton Hospital in Clinton, Oklahoma, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 19 days.

Gordon was raised and attended school in Mangum, Oklahoma, graduating from Mangum High School in 1958. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 23, 1960 and was honorably discharged on July 10, 1961. Gordon married Janice E. Van Noy on July 1, 1964 in Hobart, Oklahoma. He attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Oklahoma and graduated from SWOSU in 1970 with a degree in accounting. Gordon and Janice lived in Weatherford and he worked for the Haney Upholstery shop and retired in 1977. Gordon enjoyed woodcarving, refinishing furniture, traveling, and bead work. He was active in the Lions Club and served as District Governor 3L. Memorials may be made to the Lions Club.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Janice of their home in Weatherford; son, Andrew Lee Reeves and wife, Jana of Broken Arrow; brother, Donnie Mack Reeves and wife, Marilyn of Conway, Arkansas; two sisters, Wiletta Hillemeyer and husband, Donald of Ft. Stockton, Texas and Neva K. Knight and husband, Alton of Simpson, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Beth and Drew; two great-granddaughters; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.