Elio Reyes, Sr.

Bartow - Elio Reyes, Sr., age 50, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born December 15, 1970 in Brownsville, TX, Mr. Reyes was a resident of Bartow / Lake Wales area since 1971, moving from Brownsville. He was a Shop Foreman for Southeastern Construction Co. in Mulberry for 26 years. He is of the Catholic faith. His is preceded in death by his wife of 26 years: Norma Ybarra Reyes.He was survived by his son: Elio Reyes, Jr. (Janellys), Lakeland, daughter Bryana Reyes, Bartow, mother: Felicitas Gonzalez Reyes, Frostproof, two brothers: Guadalupe Reyes (Olivia) & Carlos Reyes, Jr. (Betty), both of Lake Wales, three sisters: Elizabeth Rodriguez, Lake Wales, Martha Ledezma, Grand Rapids, MI & Felicitas Reyes (Moises) Leesville, SC. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 3, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, Lakeland. Interment will be held at Bartow Wildwood Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elio Reyes, Sr., please visit our flower store.