of Dennard, AR

April 30, 1931 - April 1, 2016

Merle Alton Reves, age 84 of Dennard, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, April 1st, 2016 at his home. He was born in Chimes, Arkansas on April 30th, 1931 to Johnny Paul Reves and Ressie (Beverage) Reves.

Mr. Reves was a veteran of the United States Army. His working years were spent doing drywall work and working as a real estate agent. Merle loved to play the fiddle and listen to fiddle music. He played for square dances and many community gatherings.

Survivors include his children, Karen Coolidge and husband Michael of Harrison, Mark Reves and wife Nancy of Conway, Doug Reves and wife Paula of Little Rock, Kelly Reves of Marshall, Tracy Hudson and husband Jim of Adair, OK, Jarrett Reves and wife Bernice of Chimes, Melanie Treat of Marshall and Therese Koellner and husband Kevin of Cranford, NJ; sisters, Nola Oliver of Welcome Home and Paulette Apperson and husband Jack of Russellville, MO; brother, Roger Reves and wife Shirlene of Chimes; and numerous grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Arrangements are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home of Marshall, Arkansas. Graveside services for Merle will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 4th, 2016 at Liberty Cemetery near the Chimes Community with Bro. Dean Housley officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM preceding the service in the Community Building at Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers will be open to anyone who loves fiddle music.

At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Liberty Cemetery Fund, c/o Nora Jean Housley, 1165 Housley Loop, Leslie, AR 72645, or the Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak Street, Leslie, AR 72645.

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