Andrew Reavis Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Tappahannock, Virginia

REAVIS, Andrew Lee, 20, of Tappahannock, died Monday, January 3, 2011. Born April 26, 1990 in Orange Park, Florida, he was a graduate of Aylett Country Day School, where he received the Headmaster Award. Andrew was a graduate of Essex High School, Class of 2008, where he led the wrestling team as captain for two years. He was currently a VMI Cadet 2nd Class (Junior) on a full USMC ROTC scholarship, a Cadre Corporal and a 2nd class RDC Representative. He served on a mission trip to Guatemala this past summer with Jacob's Ladder, and planned to make this organization a lifelong commitment. Andrew's experience as a counselor with Jacob's Ladder and his easy-going personality enabled him to enrich the lives of the many children he worked with. He is survived by his mother, Beth Arthur of Houston, Texas; his father, William D. Reavis of Tappahannock; two brothers, William D. Reavis Jr. and Kyle Wesley Reavis, both of Tappahannock; his girlfriend, Allyson McElroy of Richmond; his maternal grandparents, Lucy and Don Arthur; his paternal grandparents, Don and Barbara Reavis; his aunts and uncles, Ken and Lisa Arthur, Robert and Laura Arthur, Arlene and Cliff Spencer; and his cousins, Lauren and Carolyn Arthur, Matthew, Bradley and Andrew Arthur, Clayton and Cody Spencer. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Beale Memorial Baptist Church, Tappahannock. Pallbearers will be Will Reavis, Kyle Reavis, Trent Snody, Troy Warcewicz, Andrew Yancey and Mackie Wellford. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2011. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. In lieu of flowers, it would be Andrew's wish that memorials be made to Jacob's Ladder, P.O. Box 555, Urbanna, Va. 23175.

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

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Larry was in Lexington today and he came home saying all he could think about was Andrew...
Love to all of you

Tere Pistole

October 24, 2011 | St. Stephens Church, VA

Dear Reavis Family,

I haven't been in Tappahannock on any permanent basis for quite some time, so I was quite surprised to learn about this via facebook. You have my sincerest condolences for your loss. Andrew was a nice guy and it was great having an opportunity to have known him.

Jessica Taylor

October 23, 2011 | Clinton, MD

Praying for your family. I am thankful for your son's friendship to my son. He touched so many people. Andrew's brother Kyle will have many cadets at VMI to help him. If the MOMS in prayer can help please let us know.

Debbie Lutz

February 02, 2011 | Tazewell, VA

Andrew was one of the best of us. He exemplified everything I wanted to be as an RDC Second Class Representative, as well as a Marine Officer. He was truly the best of us and will never be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis,
-Tommy Fields
RDC Secretary 2010-2011

Tommy Fields

January 28, 2011 | Fairfax, VA

Bill & Beth, We are so sorry to hear of your son's accident. John Mikkelsen contacted me shortly after. Praying for you all... often - for strength "in the Lord" - Love you guys, Paul & Kathi

Paul Anglin

January 27, 2011 | Sykesville, MD

Bill, Don, Barbara, and Arlene, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of Andrew. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Andrew's family and many friends. The Rex Harrill Family of Burneyville, Oklahoma

January 25, 2011

Hey Bud,
We miss you in the room. Things just aren't the same. I've thought a lot about it and, as hard as it is to see any good come from this, I know there is some. You changed our lives for the better, and that is something that will never be taken away. Your legacy lives on through us, your friends, and your family. Love you man.

Andrew Yancey

January 25, 2011 | Richmond, VA

Dear parents,
Although I did not know your son, he sounds like a wonderful young man. His girlfriend, Allyson (or Allie as we know her), was one of our very favorite baby-sitters, and we are so sorry for her loss, as well as yours. My heart goes out to you all, and I lift you all in prayer for God's comfort.

Beth Esleck

January 20, 2011

Dear Beth,

You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss. With much sympathy,
Jenny Barcenas

January 14, 2011

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