Norman Gerald Reaves

December 14, 1937 - June 7, 2020

Norman Gerald Reaves passed away peacefully from this life the afternoon of June 7th after a ten-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded and supported by his loving wife and family. Gerald wa born in Albertville, Alabama on December 14, 1937 Gerald was a loving husband, father and brother. His greatest joy was being with his family. He was known as a jokester who loved to laugh. During his last months and weeks, he continued to joke and never lost his positive outlook and sense of humor. He loved Alabama Football, reading, fishing, and traveling with Mimi to their mountain get-away. Gerald was an active member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church in Arab, Alabama. Gerald is survived by his devoted wife Mimi; by his three children (and spouses) Mike Reaves (Kathy), Stephanie Thompson (Brad), and Brian Reaves (Andrea); 11 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Gerald is also survived by his sister Janice Gray. He is preceded in death by his parents: Norman and Louise Reaves and his sister Patty Knight. The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shepherd's Cove Hospice or the Gilliam Springs Building Fund