Paul Liston Reeves

Paul Liston Reeves, 83, Joplin, MO, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

Paul was born June 5, 1942, on a farm between Stockton and El Dorado Springs, to George Liston and Alpha Bulah (Caldwell) Reeves. He grew up on the farm working hard, after the passing of his father and oldest brother, Earl. Paul graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1960. He was drafted into the Army on Jan. 21, 1964, and served until Jan. 18, 1966, at a BRTYC 8th BN 6th Arty.  Paul was discharge with honorable service3. He returned home to work at the International Shoe Factory until he accepted a job with BLM Surveying company taking him out west as cadastral surveyor. He retired from this in 1995. After four months of retirement, Paul went back to work for Pacatello School District as a transportation driver until 2005.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Earl and Lee; sisters, Melbe, Mable and Iona.

Paul married Judy Greenstreet on Nov. 20, 2002. She survives of the home.

Paul is also survived by his daughter, Tana and son, Brandon, along with four grandchildren, his sisters, Doris and Carol, as well as a host of extended family and friends.