James Bradley Reaves, 59, of guntersville Alabama, joined his heavenly father in peace surrounded by loved ones, Thursday September 25th 2025. He was born in Indiana September 7, 1966, to Jerry and Sandra Reaves. He is preceded in death by his mother Sandra Reaves and his wife Gladys Blades Reaves. He is survived in death by his Father Jerry Reaves, brother Brian Reaves, Daughter Michelle Blade, grand children Lillian Cherry, Olivia Cherry, Asa Williams, and Eva Williams, Daughter Tiffany Blade, grandchildren Alice Cobb, Emme Cobb and Jack Cobb, Daughter Sonya Dingler (Nathan Purdy), grandchildren Braxton Narrell, Lovina Blade, and Noah Purdy, nephew Brandon Knight, niece Chelcie Cryer (Tim cryer), great nieces Jaidyn Cryer, and Charlie Cryer, nephew Devin Reaves, he is also survived by many loving cousins and friends he impacted along the way. Brad was a wonderful Son, husband, Father, and friend. He was the kind of man you wanted in your corner. He’d help anyone in any way he could. He spent his time living life to the absolute fullest. He traveled all over the United States and made so many friends. He played in a band for much of his life and loved his guitar. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and Alabama football. People were drawn to his humor, laughter, and His fun filled and loving spirit. He was always ready to give his advice and helping hands when anyone needed it. To be loved by him was a gift. He will be greatly missed in this world by all who love him. We are comforted knowing he is rejoicing in his reunion with his mother Sandra Reaves and wife Gladys Blade Reaves.
Visitation will be Tuesday September 30th from 12 pm-2 pm at Guntersville memorial chapel. Service will be held after visitation, followed by graveside service at Diamond cemetery on Warrenton Rd.
