William Burnette Reeves

William Burnette Reeves, age 73, of Baxley passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Reeves was born March 2, 1953 in Jeff Davis County to the late William Martin “W. M.” Reeves and the late Effie Mae Cain Reeves and was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Mr. Reeves retired as a Fleet Mechanic Supervisor from Georgia Power Company after 44 ½ years of service. Following his retirement, he worked as a funeral assistant at Swain Funeral Home and continued his love of farming, hunting, fishing, and gardening. But more than anything, he enjoyed spending time with family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, James Randall and Patricia Reeves.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Glynda Reeves of Baxley; sons, Shane Reeves (Amanda) and Stewart (Allyson) Reeves all of Baxley; grandchildren, Hannah (Andrew) Lewis, Carter (Jenna) Reeves, Jack (Madi) Reeves, and Nick Reeves; great grandson, Jace Reeves; sister-in-law, Sara (Crystal) Branch; brothers-in-law, Lanier (Cynthia) Branch and Andy (Kelly) Branch. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Stewart Reeves, Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating. Interment will follow in Carter Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be Shane Reeves, Stewart Reeves, Carter Reeves, Jace Reeves, Jack Reeves, Nick Reeves, and Andrew Lewis.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Anglers and Women of Praise Sunday School Classes of Spring Branch Baptist Church, Lewis Fortner, Ed Hall, Rusty Lamb, Luke Turner, Kent Rozier, Troy New, Shannon Toole, employees of Georgia Power Co., and the staff of Swain Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Saturday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Spring Branch Baptist Church Building Fund, 707 Spring Branch Church Rd. Baxley, GA 31513.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the direction of Swain Funeral Home.