Charles Roy Reeves, age 74, went to be with the Lord and Savior on August 1, 2013. He was born in Dixon, Mississippi on November 2, 1938 to Thomas Cooper and Ethel Maude Grimes Reeves. Charles graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in forestry. Forestry was his passion. He served as the County Forester of Washington County where he retired after approximately 33 years of service. He could explain every detail of every tree growing in the southeastern United States. His vast knowledge about forestry earned him the prestigious Florida Forester of the year award in 1997. He was celebrated for his accomplishments throughout the state of Florida. He is published in several books for locating and identifying the oldest and largest trees in the area. Charles retired from the Florida National Guard Infantry Division after 23 years of proudly serving his country and was a Boy Scout Troop leader while residing in Bay County. His first love was for his Father, God. He worshiped Him and never ceased helping those who needed help. He took to heart Jesus' commandment to "love one another as I have loved you." He helped people in need even if it cut him short of time and money. He had a servant's heart and all who knew him drew from his deep knowledge of God and God's Word. There was never a question he couldn't answer and he made sure he thought about it before hand and only gave the correct answer. He was a dedicated member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. His second love was for his family. He exposed his children to positive things in life and turned every situation into a learning experience. He instilled in each child the motivation for a good education and a good work ethic. He taught if you want the best, you must work the hardest. He was a quiet man and when he spoke everyone listened. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Warren Frank Reeves and Joe Thomas Reeves of Carthage, Mississippi. He and his devoted wife of 32 years, Inell Baker Reeves of Chipley, are abundantly blessed with three sons, Charles Warren Reeves( Minnie), James Erik Conway of Chipley and Patrick Joseph Reeves of Tallahassee; three daughters, Jacqueline Carole Funderburk of Chipley, Dianna Lyn Darden (Todd) of Brandon, Florida and Jodi Nichol Conway of Tallahassee, Florida. They are also richly blessed with 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorialization will be by cremation with Brown Funeral Home directing and a celebration of life will be held at New Prospect Baptist Church with Dr. Kermit Soileau officiating on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.