Reece Bivens

Robert Reece Bivens, 53, passed away on Wednesday October 3, 2018 in Midland. Reece was born on June 14, 1965 in Amarillo, Texas to Bob and Kay Bivens.The family moved to Midland in 1980, where he graduated high school from Midland High in 1983. He went on to attend Midland College where he earned his Associates Degree, and then UTPB. He spent the greater part of his adult life working in sales, as a landman, and eventually found his passion in real estate at Legacy Real Estate.Reece had a quick wit and many interests. He was an avid reader, music lover, art enthusiast, trivia master, movie collector and passionate about all things architectural.He was chosen as the Volunteer of the Year for Basin PBS in 2017. He was an active member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church where he was involved in the choir and Newcomer Meeting Ministry. He was always known for helping out wherever he could, and getting things done. He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went, especially with the baristas at Starbucks as he enjoyed his daily, (sometimes twice daily), venti Americano.Reece was welcomed to Heaven by his grandparents, Reece Bivens, Ahlene Bivens Lane, and Richard Lane; Doc and Lessie Castleberry, his uncle, Harley Castleberry, his aunt, Jean Castleberry, and his cousin, David Castleberry.He is survived by his parents, Bob and Kay Bivens; sister, Missy Floyd and husband, Jay, and their daughters, Taylor and Addison Floyd. The highlight of his life were his two precious nieces. They shared countless hours building Barbie dream houses, having slumber parties, baking cookies, watching movies and writing New Year’s Resolutions to start the New Year off right. He is also survived by his uncle, Billy Castleberry, his aunt, Beth Castleberry and cousins Gary and Christie Castleberry, Paul and Melinda Castleberry, Christi Castleberry, Randy and Lynn Brown, Tommy and Coleta Weathersbee, Beverly and John David Bryant, Leigh and Richard Evans. Reece will be dearly missed and remembered as a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend.The family would like to express gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from numerous friends across the community.Honorary pallbearers include Steve Stehle, Zach Gleason, T. J. Wheeler, Danny and Carla Holeva, Danny Norwood, Stephanie Masterson, David Harris, Jay Floyd, Stephen Floyd, Scott Rogers, and Alan Hawkins.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church or First Baptist Church.The family will receive friends at the visitation, Friday, October 5, from 6-8pm at Nalley, Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October 6, at 2pm at First Baptist Church Chapel.,