Mike Reeves

Mr. Michael VanTassel Reeves, age 80, of York, South Carolina, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745. A funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Mike Burgess officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia UMC Cemetery and conclude with Military Honors rendered by VFW Post 12136 Honor Guard.

Mike was born on January 12, 1946, in York County. He was the son of the late J.B. Reeves, Jr. and Dorothy VanTassel Holder. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Army and later retired as a Game Warden for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. He also served on the Be Safe Team and was an accident investigator during the last 5 years. He loved his church family and was a member of Philadelphia Church of York.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Carol Craine Reeves; his brother, Julius “Jay” Reeves, III; his cousin, Fredrick “Van” Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In memory of Mike Reeves, memorials may be made to Humane Society of York County, 8177 Regent Parkway Fort Mill, SC 29715; National Audubon Society, Audubon.org; or Philadelphia Church of York, PO Box 340 York, SC 29745.

Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC is honored to serve the Reeves family.

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