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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY SENATORS MORRIS AND CATHEY
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of
Louisiana upon the death of Daran Hines Reeves.
WHEREAS, Daran Hines Reeves died on March 26, 2021, at the age of fifty-seven,
after a long and valiant fight against the virus that causes COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, born on September 13, 1963, Mr. Reeves was a loving Christian and an
ideal son to his parents, Terry and Linda Reeves; and
WHEREAS, from an early age, Mr. Reeves starred in athletics, particularly
basketball; and
WHEREAS, after having a stellar high school basketball career at Neville High
School, he went on to play basketball at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he
excelled as well; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reeves began his career in the insurance industry where he
proceeded to build one of the largest insurance agencies in this state, with offices in the
Monroe and West Monroe areas, Shreveport, Opelousas, Alexandria, and Marksville; and
WHEREAS, his agency, Reeves, Coon & Funderburg, became so well-known
throughout the state, he began a partnership with Origin Bank, to create a regional agency
in multiple states; and
WHEREAS, when he was not engaged in his business activities, he enjoyed spending
time with his beloved family, playing sports, hunting at Hogue Island, or entertaining his
friends as he was known to do; and
WHEREAS, with all his achievements and wins throughout his life, there was none
greater than winning the heart of his beloved and cherished wife, Yvette, and raising their
sons, Thomas, Taylor, and Matt, into the fine young men they are today; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Reeves and his wife traveled together, worked together, and spent
nearly every waking hour together, and their deep love for each other was apparent to
anyone who encountered them, and their love for and devotion to their sons was obvious to
all; and
WHEREAS, Daran Hines Reeves is survived by his loving wife of eighteen years,
Yvette Rodrigue Reeves; their three sons, Thomas, Taylor (Stacee), and Matt; two
grandchildren, Jax and Coco; his loving parents, Terry and Linda Reeves; his grandmother,
Sally Hines; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roddy and Barbara Rodrigue; his brother,
Donald (Amanda); his sisters, Denise Lafleur (Danny) and Michelle "Kitty" Sheppard
(Brent); his nieces, Analise Thomas (John) and Sophie; his nephews, John Clay Reeves, Ian,
and Alex Lafleur; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of special friends; and
WHEREAS, Daran Hines Reeves will be remembered for his devotion and fierce
loyalty to his family and friends, his sense of humor, his magnetic personality, his leadership
and kindness, and most of all, the love he gave to all around him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Daran Hines
Reeves.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Yvette Rodrigue Reeves, Thomas Reeves, Taylor Reeves, and Matt Reeves.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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