Leon was born in Carney, Oklahoma on June 20, 1929 to Noble and Pearl Reeves. Leon graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1948. While still in school Leon worked for Tandy Leather Co. and continued to work for a Tandy associated company for 48 years. The last 21 years as VP of Real Estate for Color Tile, Inc. Leon was involved in site acquisition and construction of over 600 stores in the U.S. and Canada. It was a rare day that he did not enjoy going to work and often said he would not change a thing career wise.
Leon and his wife Joanne relocated from Tulsa to Ft. Worth in 1976. They loved traveling, especially Europe.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, brother Melvin and sister Melba.
Leon is survived by his Loving and Devoted wife Joanne, daughter Shari Foust, Boulder Co. son Larry Reeves and his wife Carol, Ft Worth, TX. Grandchildren Laura Miller, Brad and Beverly Lowry, Max and Jill Reeves. Great Grandchildren Ian and Zach Miller and step Great Granddaughter Victoria Woodworth and nieces and nephews.
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