In Loving Memory of John Arthur “Jack” Reeves

John Arthur Reeves, 85 years old, of Sun City Georgetown, passed away on October 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 3501 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78705. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas.

John Arthur Reeves, affectionately known as Jack, was born on December 31, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, to Constance Butler and Robert Reeves. Jack dedicated much of his professional life to the railroad, retiring from Union Pacific Railroad as a Railroad Engineer. His love of trains was more than a career; it was a lifelong passion that remained close to his heart.

For the past 21 years, Jack shared his life with his beloved wife, Elizabeth Kay Reeves. Together, they made their home in Sun City Georgetown, Texas, where they had resided since 2006. Jack was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and found great joy in the friendships and community he built throughout the years.

Jack enjoyed life and staying active. His many interests included trains, antique cars, playing pickleball, enjoying games of Mexican Train, volunteering for Citizens on Patrol, and working out at the community center. He especially loved visiting and socializing with friends. Whether sharing a conversation, enjoying a game, or simply spending time with those around him, Jack had a genuine appreciation for friendship and the connections he made. His years in Sun City brought him many wonderful friendships and countless treasured memories.

Above all, Jack dearly loved his family. His wife, children, and grandchildren were the greatest joys of his life. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Kay Reeves; his children, Patrick and wife Lisa, Robert and wife Ozzy, David and wife Lesli, and Jodi Reeves; his sister, Susan Jones; and his beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth, John, Zach, Sophia, Mickey, and Charlotte Reeves.

Jack will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for trains and antique cars, his enjoyment of life's simple pleasures, and the many friendships he cherished. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a lasting place in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but the love, laughter, and memories he shared will live on forever.