James Edward Reavis, 90, went home to his Lord Jesus Thursday June 14,2012 in the comfort of his home in Galax. He was born on March 22,1922 in Reavistown to the late Edd and Zella Reavis.
He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Emma Patton , Ima Ruth Reeves and brothers Paul Higgins Reavis and Elmer Ray Reavis.

James is survived by his wife Aletha of the home and son Fred of Columbia SC. He is also survived by two sisters Thelma Patton and Opal Weatherman both of Galax and a brother in law Fred McGee of Galax and sister-in-law Betty Manus.

James grew up in Galax, served in the Navy during World War II. After the War he worked at Burlington Industries and then retired as the District Manager for Pepsi at the Galax Warehouse.

The family would like to thank the employees of Southwest Virginia Home Health Care and Twin County Hospice for the excellent care they provided him during his last months. They went out of their way to provide excellent care and comfort during his illness.
And a special thank you to Danny and Sheila Jones for the day care provided during the entire illness. Their care and love for James was so unbelievable and so much more beyond the normal course of duty that I cannot put into words the gratitude the family has to them.

The memorial service will be at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, 201 West Center Street Galax, Virginia 24333 Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Sam Bartlett and Herm Reavis officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until time for the service. A celebration of life will follow the service at the home on 109 Forest Ave., Galax, VA.

In lieu of flowers please make any donations to Twin County Hospice PO BOX 106 Galax, VA 24333 in meomory of James Reavis.