WILBUR IVEY REAVES III
WILBUR IVEY REAVES III
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Wilbur Ivey Reaves III, age 41, of Rocky Point departed his earthly life on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
He was born August 12, 1971, in Wilmington, the son of Wilbur Ivey Reaves, Jr. and Lila Willetts Reaves of Rocky Point.
Surviving in addition to his loving parents are his two daughters, Haleigh and Shelby; sister, Linda Southerland (Allan) of Castle Hayne; nephew, Ivey Southerland; fiancée, Ashley Jones of Wallace; several aunts and uncles; many cousins and friends, all who dearly loved Ivey.
Ivey was owner and operator of B H & S Lawn Care and was a long time employee with the NC Department of Corrections where he was an active member of P.E.R.T. He was a member of Riley's Creek Baptist Church.
Ivey was a loving, caring, hard working man who gave his all to any task he undertook. Having a sharp sense of humor, just to be around Ivey lifted one's spirits. His beautiful smile could light up a room and brighten one's day. He loved being outdoors in God's beautiful world hunting or just enjoying nature. Most of all he loved his family and Ashley, never missing a chance to say "I LOVE YOU." His zest for life and loving spirit is cherished and will always be remembered.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012, at Riley's Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Herchenhahn and the Rev. Butler Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday at 11:00 am until hour of the service.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Billy and June Tyner
September 24, 2012
Wilbur and Lila,
Billy and I just learned of your loss and we are so sorry to hear. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will be thinking about you. We hope we can see you soon.
We love the two of you and your family.
Rodney & Barbara Knowles
September 19, 2012
Wilbur, Lila & Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers. We pray that as the days and weeks pass and as you return to life's routine, God will bring comfort through the prayers, love and support of family and friends.
Sandy Carter
September 17, 2012
Linda sorry to hear about you brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
PAULA BEATTY
September 16, 2012
Wilbur will be dearly missed. He was a very caring person.
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Silke Bennett
September 15, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I am sorry to hear about Ivy. He was a good man, father and friend. He will be forever remembered.
Bennett & Wylands
Sharon Todd
September 14, 2012
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Now may the Lord of Peace Himself give you peace always in every way.
emma mccain
September 14, 2012
i am really sad i cant beleve that he had a heart attack sorry for your loss
Mary Beth Zorio
September 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Family and Friends. I worked with Ivey and although I didn't see him all that much, anytime he'd walk by he always had a smile on his face and a pleasant hello. He will be sadly missed.
Food Service Officer Mary Beth Zorio
Dub & Julieta Pridgen
September 14, 2012
Wilbur, Lila & family,
We just found out about the death of Wilbur III and offer our deepest sympathy.
We will keep your family in our prayers praying that God's love and grace and the memories of Wilbur III will bring comfort to you in the days ahead.
Dub & Julieta
Melinda Foster
September 14, 2012
Linda,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melinda Foster
Bill and June Neeves
September 14, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope that all the prayers being lifted up will help you all get through this difficult time.
September 14, 2012
So sorry to hear of ivey's passing. Please know that all of us at Lowe's 445 will be thinking of you,Linda and your family. I hope you will find God's peace in the weeks ahead. May you all find confort in the many wonderful memories that Ivey shared with you.
God bless,
Mike Hill
mike & cathy Finkel
September 14, 2012
Ivey will really be missed he was our neighor for several years and friend always laughing and kind. If anyone needed anything he was surely there. Mike & I send our prayers to all the family and to let his parents know what a great son they raised Love and Prays to you all Mike & cathy Finkel
September 14, 2012
Dear Wilbur and Lila, I am so sorry to hear about Ivey. You and your family are in my prayers.
Paul Johnson
September 14, 2012
God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in time of trouble. We are sharing in your sorrow and praying for your strength.
Compassionately committed
Paul, Curley Johnson & Family
Kristin Dombroski
September 13, 2012
May the Lord give you peace in your heart and hope of seeing him again. Love in Christ.
Joanna Hutcheson and Mitch Wallace
September 13, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Ivey for the good person he was and that he always had a smile on his face.
Keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Murphy-Dowd
September 13, 2012
Ivey, I will truly miss you. I pray that your family finds comfort.
Kathy and Frankie McKoy
September 13, 2012
You have our heartfelt sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed. Praying God will bless and comfort you and your family.
Lisa (Woodson)Legg
September 13, 2012
Ivey will be missed we had alot of laughs together. Wilbur & Lila my thoughts are with you all!
Ronnita Hawkins
September 13, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
J. B. & Edith Croom
September 13, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.Ivey was a very sweet and caring guy. We will really miss his sweet smile. God bless you all.
Love,
Andrea Pierce
September 13, 2012
I am so saddened to learn of Mr. Reaves' passing. I worked with him in Burgaw for many years and I know his smile and his personality will be missed.
Lea Gray
September 13, 2012
I will never forget Ivey. We went to Elementary all teh way to High School. He use to pick onme so bad. He had the biggest brightest smile and deepest dipples. I know he will be missed dearly. His mom taught my baby girl in day care and got to know her, and I know now where he got his personality from. He is in a better place now. I know he will be looking down on everyone.
Ivey you will surely be missed by many.
The Reaves family will be in our prayers.
Darlene Davis
September 13, 2012
Wilbur & Lila: I just saw this today and I am overwhelmed, Ivey was such a sweet boy growing up in church, I have fond memories of that. He was a faithful attender also. I know your grief is unbearable at this time , nothing compares to loosing a child (no matter what their age is). The whole family will be in our prayers and I will talk to you soon. A faithful friend Pat & Darlene Davis
Ethel Johnson
September 13, 2012
May you find comfort in knowing others share in your loss. Reaves was a loving person to work with. I will miss his smile and how he always like to kid around. He was our officer in the sewing plant at Pender Correctional. May God bless you and keep you in your hour of need.
Christina Letourneau(Rhodes)
September 13, 2012
WE WILL MISS YOU... LOVE YOU IVEY...
Christina Letourneau(Rhodes)
September 13, 2012
We going to miss you Ivey...
September 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless each of you.Sending my love to all. Love Debbie Cole
Beverly Lipford
September 13, 2012
My name is Beverly Lipford. I have fond memories of Officer Reaves. He always spoke to me whenever he came into my office. I will truly miss seeing him.
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