Obituary of Samuel Reeves

Samuel L. Reeves Sr. 81 of Wappingers passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Samuel was born on February 1, 1943, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of Charles and Maggie Woodruff Reeves.

Samuel graduated from Dunbar High School and has lived in the area since 1976, previously living in Peekskill and Virginia.

Samuel was married to Chong Reeves in Wappingers, NY.

Samuel worked in the Department of Corrections as a Lieutenant at Downstate Correctional, retiring in 2000.

Samuel was a sharpshooter and loved to play pool.

Samuel is survived by his two sons Samuel Reeves and his fiancé Yssis Sanchez of Poughkeepsie, Stephonne Reeves and his wife Janina of Poughkeepsie, sisters Shirley Morris of Chester Virginia, and Tina Reeves of Beacon and he had a host of nieces and nephews that looked to him as their 2nd father.

Several brothers and sisters predeceased Samuel.

Calling Hours will be held Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 2 pm to 5:30 pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. A Funeral Service will follow at 5:30 pm. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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