Melvin Earl Reves, age 64, of Powderly, passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Earl was born September 8, 1956 in Paris. He married Vickie Marie Day in 1978, building 36 years of memories prior to her death in 2014. He worked as forklift operator at Merico Box for many years. Earl loved to go fishing and camping when time allowed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie; his parents; a daughter, Natisha Cox; and siblings, Sharon Reves and Leonard Reves. Survivors include his children, Alicia Hayes and Micheal Reves; grandchildren, Sadie Hayes, Teja Hayes, Ayanna Cox, Ryan Reves, and Daniel Cox; great-grandchildren, Brynlee Whitworth and Luca Garcia; a brother, Nathan Reves; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members.