After retirement from driving, James made himself content in Toledo, OH. He always had his beloved hometown and friends in his heart. He had some friends whom he would call every week, some every day, and some even twice a day to stay in touch. During his leisure time James enjoyed talking on the phone; going to the casino; watching all sports, especially Tiger Woods, Serena Williams and the Georgia Bulldogs; and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Grady Reeves, Johnny Reeves, Jerry Reeves, Jr., and Willie Fred Reeves; and one sister, Annie Clara Spivey. On Thursday, December 29, 2022, the Lord called his name He answered the call and went home to rest. He will be greatly missed by his family and his dear friends. James leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mrs. Lisa Marie Wiggins Reeves of Toledo, OH; one son, James Alexander Reeves of Toledo, OH; two stepchildren, Ms. Lateasa Wiggins of Stone Mountain, GA and Ms. La Sonya Jelks of Toledo, OH;; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, mother-in-law, Ms. Elizabeth Wiggins of Toledo, OH; one nephew, Mr. Robert (Peggy) Little of Thomaston, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Patrice (Louis) Polelinitz and Mr. Terry D. Wiggins of Toledo, OH; four devoted friends of 50 plus years, Mr. John Vaughn of Barnesville, GA, Mr. Charlie (Martha) Trice of Columbus , GA, Ms. Annie Reviere of Atlanta, GA and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice, of Thomaston, GA; other friends include Ms. Debra Jones, of Barnesville, GA, and the Garage Crew of Toledo, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.