Dennis Earl Reeves, 68, of Maxwell, NE died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, NE.

Dennis was born November 2, 1943, at North Platte to Orlo Arthur and Verna Pearl Sykes Reeves. He grew up in North Platte and graduated with the class of 1962 then moved to California and attended Barber College.

On February 9, 1965, Dennis married Diana Lynn Rogers in California where they made their home. In 1971, Dennis joined the Pipe Fitter Union Local #398 and was a pipe fitter for 41 years. He moved back to Nebraska in 1983 and bought Green Acres in Maxwell, NE and continued his career in California.

Dennis attended the Nebraska Cowboy Church Association and was an active Union member and Union supporter. He loved telling stories and had many friends from coast to coast. Dennis was loved by all.

Dennis is survived by his children, Ryan Reeves, of Maxwell, Rick (Mariah) Reeves and Rochelle Reeves, all of North Platte and their mother, Diana Kirby, of North Platte; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Krystal, LeRoy, Cathina, Shane, Brittany, Amanda, Maurita, Calida, Elysia and Lena; 4 great-grandchildren, Preston, Lilly, Marley and Harper; two brothers, Neil (Mary Anne) Reeves, of Lincoln, NE and Wayne Reeves, of North Platte; his uncle, Ernest Charles Sykes, Jr., of North Platte; an aunt, Irene Fisher, of Morrill, NE; a nephew, Arthur Reeves; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orlo and Verna Reeves; and a brother, Dale Reeves.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Burial will follow in the Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and the family has established a memorial. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.