Antonio Damon Reives, Sr.Sunrise: May 17, 1960 – Sunset May 7, 2020

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AcknowledgmentsThe Antonio Reives family wishes to express appreciation to their family and friends for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown during this time of

bereavement. Each gesture will be acknowledged at a later date. May God bless you all.

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Antonio Damon Reives, Sr.Antonio Damon Reives, Sr. affectionately known as “Tony” a.k.a “T-Mack” was born May 17, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to V. W. Reives and Hazel Cubie both of whom preceded him in death.

Tony confessed his love for Christ at an early age and attended First Baptist Church of Chicago, IL.

Tony attended Edward F. Dunne Elementary and Finger High School both on the south side of Chicago where he grew up. During that time, he met and married his childhood sweetheart, Michelle Cureton. To that union, five children were born.

Tony always had a passion for cars which was evident at an early age. Tony started his career working for Ford Motor Co. as an assembly lineman upon leaving high school; it was there that his love of cars was fueled. Tony always kept a nice ride. He also worked as a car salesman and detailer.

Tony had many gifts but one of his main gifts was his ability to create income. He had an entrepreneurial spirit that he passed to his children. Over the last 20+ years Tony operated his own livery service. He was extremely service oriented. Tony transported the elderly, the handicap and general public and ensured their safety.

Tony loved music! James Brown was his favorite. He loved to dance and boy could he tell a good joke. Tony was also known for his skills on the barbecue grill. EVERYONE who truly knew Tony loved his compassion, infectious smile and laughter.

Tony loved animals, especially his dogs. His last love was his precious Montana, Tony Montana. He took Montana everywhere he went.

Tony was always family oriented. His love for his family also extended to his friends. He played a major part in his children’s lives. They enjoyed many holidays and fun days. His children were never reluctant to call on him and when they called, he came. The same was true for family and close friends.

Tony you are already deeply missed beyond measure; 18th and Avers nor the neighborhood will ever be the same without you.

Tony passed suddenly from this earthly life and made his transition into eternal peace and life with the Lord on May 7, 2020 at 5:26 am.

Tony leaves to cherish his memory his wife Michelle Reives, his children, Sundie, Tremell, Sanhiel (Muffy) and Seleena; his sister, Tammi Washington; his aunts, Bessie Dunigan (Charles), Freddie Morris (Bernice), Joyce Harris, great uncle Andrew Cubie (AJ); Mother In-Love, Martha; Sisters In-Love, Denice, Renee and Connie; Brother In-Love, Keith; nieces, Hazel, Ebony, Venus, Daisha (Dai Dai); nephews, Lawrence, Vinnie, Ryan, Lil Tim, and a host of half brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, his dear Nichole (Greg); relatives and special friends; Linda, the Love family and his taxi family.

Preceding him in death along with his parents were his first born son, Antonio Jr., grandparents Fred and Bessie Cubie, brother Vince Reives, Sr., cousin Henry (Hank) Matthews; nephews, RayShawn and Zheri; niece, Jordan.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see;If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,While thinking of many things we didn’t get to say.

I knew how much you loved me, as much as I loved you,And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,That an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready in Heaven far above,And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly loved.

But As I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,For all my life, I’d always thought I didn’t want to die.

I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, It almost seemed impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all yesterdays the good ones and bad,

I thought of all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,

I’d say good-bye and kiss you, and maybe see you smile. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,

For everytime you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.

Order Of ServicePreludeProcessional Clergy/FamilyPrayer Rev. Garrick Hilderbrand, Sr. Selection Your WillScripture Reading ClergyObituary Constance WoodsonResolution/Acknowledgements Constance WoodsonSelection The Best In MeRemarks (2 mins please)Words of Encouragement ClergySelection You Don’t KnowEulogy Rev. Garrick Hilderbrand, Sr. Selection There’s Nobody Like JesusRecessional Clergy/Family

IntermentOak Ridge Cemetery

4301 Roosevelt Road | Hillside, IL 60162

PallbearersTremell Reives Ryan SandersChaquez Blackwell Malique WarrenDarrell Buchanan Antonio Bolden

Honorary PallbearersMorris Cubie Mark CubieTony Cubie Edward Cubie

Robert Love

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

When I come to the end of the day and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little but not too long, and not with your head bowed low, remember the love we once shared…Miss me, but let me go.

For this is the journey we all must take, and each must go alone, it’s all part of the Maker’s plan, a step on the road to Home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds…MISS ME BUT LET ME GO! Your Sister and Nephew, Tammi and Ryan

To my first love and father of my children, I LOVE YOU and will miss you dearly. Morning coffee will never be the same! Your wife, Michelle

Dad, there are NO words. You didn’t tell me how to live, you lived and let me watch you do it. I LOVE YOU DAD! Your Son, Tremell

The Day God Took You Home… A million times I’ve needed you, a million times I’ve cried, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life, I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, know one else could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, part of me went with you the day God took you home. I LOVE YOU DAD! Your daughter, Sundie

Dad, your life is full of loving deeds forever thoughtful of our special needs. Today and tomorrow my whole life through, I will always love and cherish you. I LOVE YOU DAD! Your daughter, Muffy

I saw you yesterday before you died, I saw you yesterday, you told me hi, I saw you yesterday without a chance to say goodbye. I love you Dad, didn’t think you would die. They say stay strong, it’s hard, I try. I keep fighting tears everyday I cry. Trying to keep me head up, asking Why? Keep watching over me from the sky. I LOVE YOU DAD! Your daughter, Nina

To my uncle TMac, I love and miss you soooo much! Words can’t describe how much you meant to not only me but all of us. You are my cool, smooth down to earth uncle who always listened, gave me advice and I could tell you anything because you would ask whatever you wanted to know. You moved to your own beat and was still loved by everyone. I’ll love you forever mackadocious! Forever and Always, Ebony bka Baby Dumpling

To the word’s greatest uncle, airport rides will NEVER be the same. I’ll miss you. I love you uncle Tony! Hazel

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before I knew it and only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you know one will ever know. I LOVE YOU! Connie

I really appreciate everything that Tony did for me, my children and grand-daughter. We love you always and will miss you forever! Linda, Jessica, Jason and Jasmine

Monday, May 18, 2020Wake: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Private Service: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Jos. R. Funeral Home5515 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, il 60153

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