Willism Samuel Reavis Obituary (1932

William Samuel Reavis born September 5, 1932 in Lunenburg County, Virginia to George Sidney and Florene Ragsdale Reavis. He was the third child of eight children. At an early age William was baptized and joined the Friendship Baptist Church in Kenbridge, Virginia. He received his early education in the public schools of Lunenburg County, Virginia. After graduation he entered the U. S. Air force and was honorable discharged in 1963. After he completed his service he settle in New York and was employed with American Express where he worked as a supervisor until his retirement. After retirement he moved back home to Virginia in 1988. On April 21, 1988 he married Melba Daniels they were blessed with one Child. His hobbies were walking, bowling and working out in the Gym. He departed this life on Friday October 23, 2015 at Suny Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Reavis, two brothers, George S. and John L. Reavis, two sisters, Bernie Mae Reavis Shelton and Emma Reavis Stokes, William was a loving and caring husband, father, brother and friend. He leaves to cherish: his wife Melba, one daughter, Joycelyn Reavis Blackman of Maryland, three brothers, Vernon G. (Jeanette) of York Town, Virginia, Alvin E. (Beulah T.) of Kenbridge, Virginia, and James C. (Louise) Reavis, Prince George, Virginia, sister-in-laws, Meava Darnley, Genefa Parris, Beulah P. Reavis, brother-in-laws, Dr. Robert L. Stokes, Austin L. Shelton, Owen Parris, and Curby Darnley, many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Saturday October 31, 2015 @ 2:00PM in the St. Matthew's Baptist Church 219 North Broad Street Kenbridge, Virginia. Reverend Kevin A. Robinson, Pastor Reverend Yvonne W. Bridgeforth, Eulogist.