Randolph Reeves

Randolph Reeves passed away Sept 4th 2014. He was born in Lisbon TX on November 4th 1922. He was raised on his Grandfather's DeSoto, TX farm. His parents bought a house and moved the family to Lancaster in 1935. Randy graduated from Lancaster HS in 1940. He joined the Army Aviation cadet program in April, 1942 at the age of 19. Following flight training in California, Reeves graduated from the single-engine fighter school at Luke Field. He then attended operational training in P-40's in Florida. In Karachi, India, Reeves received combat training. He was then assigned to the 530th Fighter Squadron at Mohanbari in Assam India. His combat missions were flown in P-51B Mustangs from five bases in India and Burma and eventually in Chengdu and Xian, China. Following the war, Reeves served for three years on occupation duty in Japan. Other assignments included three years at St. John's Newfoundland and a total of 19 years in various SAC posts. At Headquarters 8th Air Force, he commanded the 911th Air Refueling Squadron with KC-135's. Reeves retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with 25 years of active duty. During his service to his country Reeves shot down 6 Japanese Aircraft earning him the title of Ace. Reeves was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 oak leaf clusters, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 Oak leaf cluster and numerous other service and campaign medals. After retiring in 1966 he was Sales Manager for Groner Morton Olds-Cadillac. He served on the Lancaster City Council for 4 years including 2 years as Mayor Pro-Tem. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Lancaster Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha (Hart) Reeves on 8/1/2011, and son Scott Reeves on July 20, 1982. He is survived by his daughter Randeen Dees of Lancaster TX, son Mark Reeves and his wife Tami of Durham NC,and daughter Patricia Reeves of St Francis Mo. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Jay Dees, Martha Baur, Melissa Kohnen, Camille Scaturro, Jaime Fallis, Brieanne Osborn, Patrick Squaires, Aaron Squaires, as well as several great grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers, please make book donations to the Lancaster Library 972-227-1080. We will be in Lane "C" at the DFW National Cemetery. You must be in lane prior to 1:30.

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Randolph Reeves

November 4, 1922 - September 4, 2014