Tony Dean Reaves, 50 of Lovilia and formerly of Des Moines passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Memorial services will be held at a later date.









Tony was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 15, 1964 to Linda Reynolds. Jim Krusel played an instrumental role and assisted Linda in raising Tony. He attended Saydel Schools and started working hard at a very young age. After school Tony worked various jobs but began trucking and remained a truck driver. Tony also ran lights and sound for many bands in the Des Moines area for many years. He also raced stock cars at the Fairgrounds with his brothers over the years.









Tony had a large family and had lots of love for his children, step children, grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Far too many to be named. He loved NASCAR, racing, hunting, wrestling, his dogs Lizzy and Zoe, animals in general, rock and roll music, meeting people and being a social butterfly, and most recently the Lord as he had been saved.









Those left to cherish is loving memories are his daughters Chris (Ashley) Reaves, Jessica (Ben) Thompson, Ginni Landers, Linzey Reaves, and Angel (Ryun) Reaves; four grandchildren, Erinn Russo, Dylan Thompson, Owen Thompson and Jayden Landers; Fiance Tracy Fitzgerald; brothers Tommy Reaves, and Jimmy Krusel; sister Marty Reaves; and Father Jim Krusel.









Tony was preceded in death by his mother, son Jimmy Reaves, and sister-in-law Christina Mincks-Reaves.









Memorial contributions may be directed to family and sent to: Jessica Thompson, 5324 N.E. 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.









Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with the care of Tony and his family.