The last 23 years of his life were spent in Cathedral City, CA. Harold was born on January 1, 1919 in Portageville, MO to Margaret and George A. Reaves, Jr. A few years after the death of his father, his mother moved her three boys and daughter to Norwalk, CA. Harold graduated from Excelsior High School, Norwalk, CA in 1938. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, fighting for his country in the south Pacific theater. Harold attained the rank of Senior Chief while in the Navy.
After leaving the Navy, he went to work for Standard Oil Company, where he worked for 37 years. He was also active in the U.S. Naval Reserves for many years. In 1954 he married Willie Frue Logsdon. That marriage produced a son, Robert Eugene Reaves. The family lived in Norwalk and later in Los Alamitos, CA. During the 1960s, he met his life partner, Bob Allen. Harold left his wife and son in 1968 and started a new life with Bob Allen.
After retirement from Chevron, Bob and Coop became avid RV travelers. They toured the country with their RV, as well as taking ship cruises to many destinations. Coop and Bob volunteered as marshals at many high-profile golf tournaments in the Coachella Valley.
Harold was a believer in Christ, raised in the Methodist Church. He is survived by his partner Bob Allen, Cathedral City and son Robert Reaves, Oklahoma City. Harold also has several nieces and nephews in California, including Cathy Reaves of Ventura.
After leaving the Navy, he went to work for Standard Oil Company, where he worked for 37 years. He was also active in the U.S. Naval Reserves for many years. In 1954 he married Willie Frue Logsdon. That marriage produced a son, Robert Eugene Reaves. The family lived in Norwalk and later in Los Alamitos, CA. During the 1960s, he met his life partner, Bob Allen. Harold left his wife and son in 1968 and started a new life with Bob Allen.
After retirement from Chevron, Bob and Coop became avid RV travelers. They toured the country with their RV, as well as taking ship cruises to many destinations. Coop and Bob volunteered as marshals at many high-profile golf tournaments in the Coachella Valley.
Harold was a believer in Christ, raised in the Methodist Church. He is survived by his partner Bob Allen, Cathedral City and son Robert Reaves, Oklahoma City. Harold also has several nieces and nephews in California, including Cathy Reaves of Ventura.
The last 23 years of his life were spent in Cathedral City, CA. Harold was born on January 1, 1919 in Portageville, MO to Margaret and George A. Reaves, Jr. A few years after the death of his father, his mother moved her three boys and daughter to Norwalk, CA. Harold graduated from Excelsior High School, Norwalk, CA in 1938. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, fighting for his country in the south Pacific theater. Harold attained the rank of Senior Chief while in the Navy.
After leaving the Navy, he went to work for Standard Oil Company, where he worked for 37 years. He was also active in the U.S. Naval Reserves for many years. In 1954 he married Willie Frue Logsdon. That marriage produced a son, Robert Eugene Reaves. The family lived in Norwalk and later in Los Alamitos, CA. During the 1960s, he met his life partner, Bob Allen. Harold left his wife and son in 1968 and started a new life with Bob Allen.
After retirement from Chevron, Bob and Coop became avid RV travelers. They toured the country with their RV, as well as taking ship cruises to many destinations. Coop and Bob volunteered as marshals at many high-profile golf tournaments in the Coachella Valley.
Harold was a believer in Christ, raised in the Methodist Church. He is survived by his partner Bob Allen, Cathedral City and son Robert Reaves, Oklahoma City. Harold also has several nieces and nephews in California, including Cathy Reaves of Ventura.
After leaving the Navy, he went to work for Standard Oil Company, where he worked for 37 years. He was also active in the U.S. Naval Reserves for many years. In 1954 he married Willie Frue Logsdon. That marriage produced a son, Robert Eugene Reaves. The family lived in Norwalk and later in Los Alamitos, CA. During the 1960s, he met his life partner, Bob Allen. Harold left his wife and son in 1968 and started a new life with Bob Allen.
After retirement from Chevron, Bob and Coop became avid RV travelers. They toured the country with their RV, as well as taking ship cruises to many destinations. Coop and Bob volunteered as marshals at many high-profile golf tournaments in the Coachella Valley.
Harold was a believer in Christ, raised in the Methodist Church. He is survived by his partner Bob Allen, Cathedral City and son Robert Reaves, Oklahoma City. Harold also has several nieces and nephews in California, including Cathy Reaves of Ventura.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
