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Melvin Carl Rieves
November 29, 1931 - October 20, 2020

Mr. Melvin Carl Rieves of Trumann departed from this life on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 21  days.  He was born Sunday, November 29, 1931 in De Witt, AR.  Melvin was a US Army veteran of WW II, work in maintanece and a member of Trumann Missionary Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pierce Rieves; and his parents, Harry Martin and Sue Odessa Ayers Rieves.       He is survived by one son, Melvin Dewayne Rieves of Trumann.       All services will be private.       In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions social distancing will be required along with face masks and the signing of a COVID-19 form will be required.        An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Cindy Mangrum, Jonesboro says

    Bro. Rieves will be terribly missed. Such a great man, was so much like a Grandpa to me. My heart is breaking for his son. I know he is happy now being with his beautiful wife Doris. I love you Bro. Rieves see you soon.

  2. Myles and Patsy Evans, Damascus Arkansas 72039 says

    Love Bro Rieves he was like my Dad he had my Dad's smile love the time we spent with him at Trumann Church we were his pastor and wife for 20 years. Thanks for all you did for us

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