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Howard Eldridge Reeves Sr.

Howard Reeves Obituary

Howard Eldridge Reeves Sr., 59, of Roanoke, Va., closed his eyes and took God's hand on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. He was born in Montvale, Va., to Josephine Brown on January 9, 1950. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Howard E. Reeves Jr., Weldine Lamont Reeves and Adrian English; daughter, Uvonne (Richard) Noel; grandchildren, Tierra, Jasmine, Moriah and Lamonteah; aunt, Nora Walker, of Washington, D.C.; devoted cousins, like brothers, Kenney Walker, of Washington, D.C. and Burford, of Montvale. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Chubb officiating. The interment will be in Montvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2009.

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Rev.&Mrs.Samuel A. Wade and Family

March 6, 2009

To The Reeves Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your love one,but Howard is in a better place now where there is no more suffering ,no more heartache,no more pain.Although we know that he is no longer suffering it still hurts the love ones that are left behind but as long as we keep ourselves right with God we can rest assure that we will see him again.Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning,just keep the faith trust and believe in God and he will surely bring you through.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and the days to come.May the peace of God be with you as you press on.We are here if you need us for anything.God bless you all.

Donald Miller

March 5, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Quandra Bonds

March 5, 2009

Sorry for your lost and my prays are with you, and may God bless you and your family

Barbara D. Anderson

March 5, 2009

Josephine and family, so sorry to hear of your lost. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this sad time.

Janice Brown

March 5, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

BRENDA COLLINS (PALMER)

March 5, 2009

TO THE REEVES FAMILY

SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Madora L. Nimely

March 5, 2009

To Josephine & Family:
There are many things in life
That we cannot understand,
But we must trust God's judgment
And be guided by His hand.
I am praying for you!

Gracie Wilson

March 5, 2009

Josephine and Family of Howard Reeves, Sr. Prays and Heartfelt sympathy to each of you. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Howard, he is now without pain and suffering. Stay Strong and lean on your Memories of the time you spent with him.

Love
Janie Patterson and Gracie Wilson

Relissha Rhett

March 5, 2009

My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family.

Charles Twine

March 4, 2009

To the Family Of Howard Reeves: I would just like to let the family know that our prayers are with you and the Montvale, First Baptist Church will continue to pray for you. God Bless!

Charles Twine, Jr

ronnie reeves

March 4, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ronald & Martha Coleman

March 4, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Howard; May God be with you in this time of need.

Ron & Martha

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