Obituaries
R. Mac Reeves, 79
March 02, 2022
R. Mac Reeves, 79, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2022 with his family by his side after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 8, 1942, in Fries, Virginia. He was the son of the late John M. Reeves, Jr. and Muriel Friend Reeves.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane Moseley Reeves, two daughters; Anne Reeves Ebaugh, son-in-law Christopher, Landenberg, PA, Ashlee Reeves Dadd, Downingtown, PA, brothers; Claude Reeves, Virginia, John M. Reeves III, Virginia, and sister Vicky Norman, Oklahoma. He is the beloved grandfather of Charles and Genevieve Ebaugh. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Michael V. Dadd.
Mac graduated from Marion Military Institute, Marion Alabama and Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia. In 1966 he began his career in sales in Atlanta, Georgia with Sperry New Holland. He moved to company headquarters in Lancaster in 1969. In 1998 he retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of North America after 32 years with Sperry/Ford New Holland. He was a member of the board of directors of AAA and served as chairman of the board from 2005-2007. He also served as an outside director of Ag Choice Farm Credit from 2002-2015.
He was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church and a former member of the Lancaster Country Club. In retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family at Cape May, New Jersey and Keuka Lake, Hammondsport, New York. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling with his wife, collecting antiques, gardening, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was a kind and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a true Southern gentleman.
At his request a private family graveside service will be held in Virginia at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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Condolences to the Family
May 29, 2022
Jane, I just learned of Mac’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Would love to hear from you when you come to Virginia. Love, Freida Kay Newton Hensley
April 17, 2022
Dear Jane, you don’t know me as a live in southwestern Virginia where your husband is from. He and I were former schoolmates in grade school and high school until he decided to go to a military academy to finish his high school years. Have many fond memories. I have seen and conversed with Butch at our annual Sports Convention Reunion in Fries. So sorry for this bad news. My prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
April 17, 2022
so sorry for your loss prayers and condolences to the family and friends
March 25, 2022
Dear Jane and family. I had the great pleasure of working with Mac during his years as a director with AgChoice Farm Credit. Despite this difficult time I reflect with a smile on Mac’s good nature and kindness, commitment to everything he did, and great judgment in the decisions he made. I am forever grateful for the support Mac provided to me both professionally and personally. Mac was the best and our heartfelt prayers are with you all. Darrell and Pat Curtis
March 23, 2022
Jane and family, Meg and I were so sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. Jane, I can not help but think of the old Billy Penn Resurant which was a favorite of both of our families. Mac was the very definition of a Southern Gentleman, and we will certainly miss him. I hope you know, Jane , you are in our prayers and only a phone call away any time – day or night.
Rev. Michael anb Megan Alleman
March 18, 2022
Jane and family; We are saddened to hear of Mac’s passing and send our sympathies.
It has bought back great memories of our working relationship at New Holland. Attended
product meetings he chaired and was a good mentor to me. I recalled helping with some of the move into a vintage house you moved into in Lancaster.
Martin and Robyn Henriksen
March 15, 2022
Dear Jane and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mac always had a smile on his face and a story starting with “well I’ll tell you….” He is missed and that is certainly a tribute to the type of man he was. We pray for peace and love to surround you all at this time.
Samuel & Stephanie BowerCraft (AgChoice)
March 15, 2022
Jane, Ann and Ashley: I am thinking about all of you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Your old neighbor.
ROBERT BOARD
March 14, 2022
Jane, our sincere condolences to you and your family. May fond memories of Mac bring a smile to you at this difficult time.
Gay and Bob Williams
March 09, 2022
Dear Jane, sending my condolences to you and the Reeves family on Mac’s passing. Enjoyed talking with him occasionally when in Cape May, a gentleman for sure. I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Brian Tucker
March 09, 2022
Dear Jane and family, I was so sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. Mac was instrumental in my career at NH. He was a pleasure to work for and a great mentor…. we also shared a lot of laughs, he will be missed, your family is in our thoughts and prayers, respectively, Kim and April Robinson
March 09, 2022
Jane and family, Learning of Mac’s passing we were flooded with many great memories. Remember the time we hauled an antique clock to your residence in Joliet? I always enjoyed NH travel with Mac, fun times. Our prayers are with you. Charlie & Darla Egli
March 08, 2022
Dear Jane, Judy and I send our condolences to you and your family. We have said before that Mac was such a friend and a gentleman, actually a Virginia gentleman in the best sense. He will be missed by your friends and his former colleagues. With symphathy, Judy and Paul
March 07, 2022
Hi Jane. So sorry to hear the news. It seems it comes all too often for our former New Holland friends these days. I can remember many work related experiences that will last forever. Its nice to know there’s a good “Hokie” in heaven.
Jim Burkholder
March 07, 2022
To Jane and family,
So sad to hear of Mac’s passing. He was one of my early mentors at New Holland. Always one with great advice and was one of the few executives to provide and promote career opportunities in sales and marketing for women. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
March 07, 2022
I was saddened to hear about Mac’s passing. I worked with Mac for a few years at Manheim Auto Auction in the early 2000’s, he was a consultant brought in to help us with our lending portfolio. Mac was a true gentleman, always pleasant, very smart, and he brought a fresh face to our organization after he retired. I have very fond memories of our business talks and golfing at LCC. My sincere condolences to Mac’s family.
Randy Derr
March 07, 2022
Just returning home to learn of Mac’s passing. Great work related memories, company trips, annual Cape May fishing… We will all miss Ray Mac. Our condolences to the Reeves family.
Frank & Mary Lou Thudium
March 06, 2022
Dear Mrs. Reeves, Anne & Ashlee,
I was so very sad to hear of your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Reeves. “Daddy Mac” was always so warm and kind and greeted me every time with a wide smile and hug. He was such an incredible man. He will be so missed. May all of your wonderful memories help to give you all peace through this difficult time. Love and hugs, Emily Reichler Swarr
March 06, 2022
Our sympathy to the Reeves family at the passing of Mac. It’s been many years since Mac & I worked together at New Holland, but enjoyed our working relationship. May you and your family feel the peace that passes all human understanding During these Difficult days.
Irv & Beverly Aal
March 06, 2022
Jane Anne Ashlee and family…
there are no words to express our sorrow for you all!! Until I can write you a note please know how our family is grieving for you all! Mac was a man of all men!!! So beloved by all and especially friends!! We love you all to the moon and back!!!! So shocking to read the paper today. …. we are here for you alll!!! Prayers and peace and remembering wonderful memories!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
March 06, 2022
Jane and Family,
We are saddened to learn of Mac’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Sharon Kennedy
March 06, 2022
Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. My heart is with you in this difficult time. May your memories of him soothe and sustain you.
March 05, 2022
Our condolences to Jane and Family over the loss of Mac. He truly was a gentleman.
I (Mike) was fortunate to have worked under his leadership at New Holland and
sincerely appreciated him as a boss and a friend. He will be missed.
Mike and Debbie Leisure
March 05, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you Jane, and the family. People don’t come any better than Mac, regardless of whether you have him as a friend or business acquaintance. We appreciated the many times we shared at Farm Credit events with Mac and Jane. Always felt like family. With our condolences,
Gary and Jane Heckman
March 05, 2022
To Jane and the Reeves family, prayers and support for all in this time of sorry. Many fond memories of working with Mac at New Holland and even fresher memories of all the board meetings we attended at AgChoice Farm Credit. Enjoyed many a trip with Mac & Jane promoting ag finance and making friends. Rest In Peace. Dennis & Mary Jo Spangler
March 05, 2022
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family.