Wilbert H. Reavis III

Wilbert H. Reavis III obituary

Wilbert H. Reavis III

Wilbert Reavis Obituary

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REAVIS, Wilbert H. III, of Richmond, departed this life December 24, 2009. He is survived by one son, Matthew Isaiah Reavis; his mother and father, Carrie and Wilbert Reavis Jr.; one sister, Kimberly Reavis; three aunts, Pauline Harris, Louise Evans and Christine Hatcher; two uncles, Tommy and Melvin Reavis; one niece, London Reavis; two nephews, Rakim Horne and Larry Burgess III; a host of cousins, among them, Princetta Morris; and other relatives, among them a devoted, John James; and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Baptist Church-South, 700 E. Belt Blvd., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Lance Watson (pastor), Rev. John F. Kenney, officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 6, 2010

kimberly parker posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2010

ALFONZO HUNT posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2010

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kimberly parker

January 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ALFONZO HUNT

January 6, 2010

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH WILBERT REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

January 6, 2010

Dear Carrie, Wilbert & Kim ~
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The Clarke Family (formerly of Sunora Drive)

Michelle Burrell Thompson

January 4, 2010

My prayers go out to the Reavis family. Wilbert and I went to high school together. He was a very nice guy and loved his family. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

JHW Class of "86"

January 4, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Peace Be With You.

Maxine Harvey

John David Evans

January 4, 2010

To the Reavis family:
May your faith in God strengthen and keep you during your time of sorrow. Please know you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.

Mount Calvary Cemetery

January 4, 2010

To the family of Wilbert H. Reavis,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Wilbert. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

Veda Ayles

January 4, 2010

Hello Wilbert,
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your son. Praying for you and may God be with your family at this time.

Veda Sykes Ayles

Wanda Taylor

January 4, 2010

Kim,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy Anderson

January 3, 2010

To the Reavis Family,

As God's comfort comes, you have the assurance of His loving care and abiding peace that is beyond all understanding. May the Lord's Peace and Presence be your Comfort and Hope in the days ahead.

Doris K Carter & Barbara K Crosby

January 3, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Howard,Martha Butts

January 3, 2010

Wilbur,Carrie and Kim, our hearts were deeply sadden with the news of your loss. May the peace and love of our Lord be with you and may He make your memories precious and sweet. Please remember that God is concerned with what you're going through. In His own time He will make sense of the many questions you may have. Howard & Martha Butts& family.

Evelyn Goodson

January 3, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

January 3, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Thomas Harvey&Family

January 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anna Winston

January 2, 2010

To Kimberly and Family:
I pray that you and your family will find comfort at this difficult time thru the love and care of your friends. Hold on to your faith and the loving memories of your brother. There is strenght in memories. Your DSS family will be here to support you.

Phyllis & Carl Henderson

January 1, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Chris Hilbert

December 31, 2009

Dear Reavis Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. I hope that your good memories will give you some comfort during this difficult time.

God Bless

December 30, 2009

Dear Carrie and family
My deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Hansbrough

Florence Sutton

December 30, 2009

My heart goes out to Kim and the Reavis family for their loss of Wilbert. Kim I know you love your brother so much and you were always concerned about his well being like the love of a sister should for her brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Continue to keep God first and like always, He will see you through. Love You.

December 30, 2009

During this time of sorrow, we would like to express our deepest condolences. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Very sincerely,
McGuire VAMC Operating Room Staff

December 30, 2009

My deepest and most heart felt sympathy go out to the Reavis family and especially to my dear friend Kimberly, I know how much you loved your brother and how much you will miss him, but I also know you will see him again. Be blessed and stay strong I will continue to pray for you and your family. In His Great Love, Priscilla

Somerset Glen Apartments, staff

December 29, 2009

Expressing our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Our prayers go out to the family of Mr. Reavis.

Kimberly Reavis

December 29, 2009

I love you so much and I miss you dearly. you were strong willed and determined to be the best you could be no matter what struggles life brought you way. No more pain, no more sickness, no more hurt, no more worries for you my beloved Big Brother. Now you have everlasting peace. God called you home to tell you, "Well Done." Love you always, your little sister Kimberly E. Reavis

December 29, 2009

I love you so much and I miss you dearly. You were strong willed and determined to be the best you could be no matter what struggles life brought your way. No more pain, no more sickness, no more hurt, no more worries for you my beloved brother. You have everlasting peace. God called you to let you know, "Well Done." Love always your little sister Kimberly Reavis

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