Darryl Franklin Reaves is the son of Jennie Franklin Reaves and Jefferson Reaves, Sr.  He is the youngest of his siblings – Bobbie Jean Reaves Mumford and Jefferson Reaves, Jr.

Reaves is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives.  Reaves served on the influential Finance and Tax committee where he horned his skills in the state’s budget process. As a freshman legislator, Reaves was able to secure millions for a health care center in the impoverished area of Overtown in Miami, Florida.  The Center was later named in honor of his father, Jefferson Reaves, Sr., who also served in the Florida legislature.  He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for The Foundation for Florida’s Future

He worked in securing funds for the historically black colleges and universities in Florida, including his alma mater FAMU.  Reaves works with a consortium of former legislators and staffers who have mastered the appropriation process via state agencies and the Florida cabinet.  Reaves professional vita includes working with various cities, local elected officials, and statewide officers.

Reaves earned his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from FAMU, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Florida.

Reaves has maintained his academic connections as an adjunct professor at both the University of Miami (Sociology) and his alma mater Florida A&M University (History and African-American Studies).  He is an accredited instructor in the disciplines of sociology, history, African-American studies, and government.

Reaves considers his Calling as stated by the Apostle Paul, “But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:”

Education is paramount in Reaves’ life and his greatest and highest degree was not earned.  It was given to him by grace and that is his B.A. degree – His Born Again Degree.  Reaves once had a passion for politics, but nowadays he only campaigns for Jesus Christ.

He loves his family.  God has blessed him with a large and extended family.  God has blessed him with a wonderful wife, Anette who is a professional photographer and two daughters.  Cara Victoria who is a graduate of Spelman College (Atlanta, Georgia) with a Bachelor Science degree in International Studies.  Zara Franchesca who is a 6th grade student.  Cara Victoria recently presented Reaves with a wonderful grand daughter – Toni Victoria.

Reaves first and greatest love is his love for God.  Every morning, he begins his day with devotion and bible study.  Nothing, absolutely nothing comes before his morning devotions.

Reaves ethos is, “Where there is wrong, can I right it; Where there is suffering, can I heal it; and where there is hate, can I introduce love.

Darryl Franklin Reaves was licensed and ordained by Greater Harmony Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Right Reverend Billy Royals Lock.