Mr. John Ples Reeder

John was born on December 28, 1940 in McKinney, Texas to parents Ples Anderson and Gertrude Georgia (Crowder) Reeder and entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2019 at the age of 78. John graduated from WW Samuel in 1959. He did one semester at Texas A & M. John was owner and operator of Top Cat Reddy Mix from 2010 to present and Pappy’s Sand and Gravel since 1987. He married the love of his life, Johni, on May 27, 1984 in Prairieville Baptist Church. John loved God and ministering to people. He was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, where he was the official “hugger”. John was a workaholic; working at this business, farming, and baling hay. He loved driving around his farm and made tracks for the grandkids to ride on. John was a people person, never met a stranger. He was always uplifted and in a good mood, had a very boisterous laugh, John was just a good man. He loved his family immensely, gathering together, holding hands and praying. John was a smooth talker, stubborn, head strong, never took no for an answer, but always welcoming. He also had a love and appreciation for his employees. John enjoyed being outdoors, race car driving and motorcycles. He would end every conversation with “What other good news do you have for me?” John was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

John was preceded in death by his parents, brother Andy Mask Reeder, son Russell Ples Reeder, grandson Collin Dale Reeder, daughter-in-law Rhonda Tay Reeder, great-grandson Mikal Cooper Reeder, numerous other loved aunts and uncles and family members.

He is survived by his loving wife Johni Reeder, son Gary Reeder and wife Toni, son David Reeder and wife Sandi, daughter Julie Milette and husband Chris, son Robert Reeder and wife Jennifer, son Mikal Reeder and wife Sarah, son Regi Young and wife Julie and daughter Rena Huddleston and husband Bryan, grandchildren; Jack and Jessica Reeder, Marie and Garrett Russell, Jordan and Miranda Reeder, Jared Reeder, Ashley Reeder, Dalton Reeder, Kynzi Di’Orio and Zach, Erin Reeder, Hayden Reeder, Mickey D’Armand, Taya Bardwell, Trinity Milette, Olivia Reeder, Jaydon Reeder, Gwen Milette, Jazmyne Reeder, Coleson Young, Brianna Huddleston, Will Cloud, Madi Cloud, Michelle Crawford and Austin Crawford, great-grandchildren; Joslyn Reeder, Peyton Reeder, Issaac Reeder, Kaden Di’Orio, Atticus White and Parker Reeder, sister Georgie Reeder, other loving family members and many more lifelong friends.