Celebrating the life of
Samuel Russell Reavis
June 12, 1956 - July 04, 2016
Savannah – Samuel Russell Reavis, age 60, passed away, July 4, 2016. Born in High Point, NC on June 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Samuel M. Reavis and Edna Pauline Taylor. Samuel served our country from 1975 to 1986, a member of the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers then went on to gulfstream Aerospace from 1986 to present.
Samuel was married to Valerie for 39 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and papa. Russell is preceded in death by his father Samuel Monroe Reavis and grandparents. He is survived by two children, Emily Thompson (Raymond) and Derrick Reavis (Kaali); a granddaughter, Allie Reavis; four grandsons, R.J., Nick, and Braydon Thompson, and Samuel “DJ” Reavis.
Russell coached little league baseball from the time his son was 5 to the age of 15.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday July 8, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday July 9, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
RIP Russell---So sorry to hear about Russell's passing. I just got a chance to meet him at Barbara' funeral. My prayers go out to Valerie & Family. So sad. Love Mark & Kathy Outten
- Mark & Kathy Outten, Houston, TX
To Derrick and family. May God so how find a way to grant you strength in this most trying tome. We are saddened by your loss and the sorrow it brings. May Sam rest in eternal peace.
- Tim Auger & family, ,
Valerie Emily and Derek .Words can express how much we cared for Russell and all of you. Time just slips by thinking oh there's plenty of time to see each other and then it's gone in a instant. We have know each other for thirty some odds years sharing so many times with each other.Our thoughts and prayers are always with you at this time. We love all of you so much.
- Mike and Karen Jacob, Brunswick , Ga
Valerie & Family, So very sorry that you have had two great tradedies so close together. Wish I knew what to say to make your pain & hurt go away. You have always been special to me.. Remembering you all with love & prayers as you go through this time of sorrow. God Bless Ron & Brenda Jones
- Ron & Brenda jones, Yorktown, Va
Diana & I lived at 32 Heathcote Circle. Sam was a kind man, he use to give us eggs fresh from his chickens. I am visually impaired and if Sam saw me walking he would always offer me a ride home. Valerie, our condolences for your loss, may Sam Rest in Peace!!
- Margaret Hester, Pearland, Tx
We send our deepest condolences to the Reavis family in this time of unspeakable grief. Sam is forever held in our memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in HIS perfect peace.
- Nelson & Georgia Melendez, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. Take comfort in knowing Russell is healed and in our Lord's Heavenly home. Treasure your memories as they will help get you through. Allie always talks about you and Russel!
- Judy Walker, Pooler, GA
Valerie and family, I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Sam for the past 30 years. Several of those years we shared the same office. Sam was a man of integrity, if he said it, it was true. He was dependable. He was a friend. He was a man that loved his family. He always talked about his grandchildren. It was obvious, they were the apple of his eye. Sam will be missed by many. As you go through this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Claim the promise of Philippians 4:19. "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus".
- David Britt, Savannah, Ga
Daddy I love and miss you so so much, you are a wonderful loving husband, father and papa we all love you so much with all our hearts!! These next few days, weeks and months are going to be so hard but we know you are watching over us and you are our angel!! I love you daddy ?
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Emily, Valerie & Derrick, our thoughts & prayers are with your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. We love ya'll
- Curt & Beverly Brooks, McDonough, GA
My condolences to the Reavis Family. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Samuel linger in your heart and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville , GA
Valerie & family .... I'm so sorry ... Russell was a great person ... My heart is breaking for you & your family ... I met Russell 45 years ago at parkview baptist .... He was so nice & funny .... And you two just always belonged together .... He will be truly missed ! All my love to you & your family .....
- Pamela Lucado Phaup, Newport News , Virginia
Valerie & family .... I'm so sorry ... Russell was a great person ... My heart is breaking for you & your family ... I met Russell 45 years ago at parkview baptist .... He was so nice & funny .... And you two just always belonged together .... He will be truly missed ! All my love to you & your family .....
- Pamela Lucado Phaup, Newport News , Virginia
We are so sad for the loss of this great man. Mr. Sam was a great friend, father, husband & grandpa. No one could ask for a better man. We are honing to miss him deeply not only as a friend but a Co- Worker. Richard has known him for years and thought of him highly. He was like a dad to me on the weekends at Gulfstream. I am going to miss his jokes but most of all that smile he had when he showed it. God you have gained a GREAT ANGEL ! RIP Mr. Sam WE WILL MISS YOU!
- Richard & Stephanie Babot, Savannah, Ga
We are so sad for the loss of this great man. Mr. Sam was a great friend, father, husband & grandpa. No one could ask for a better man. We are honing to miss him deeply not only as a friend but a Co- Worker. Richard has known him for years and thought of him highly. He was like a dad to me on the weekends at Gulfstream. I am going to miss his jokes but most of all that smile he had when he showed it. God you have gained a GREAT ANGEL ! RIP Mr. Sam WE WILL MISS YOU!
- Richard & Stephanie Babot, Savannah, Ga
Valerie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
- Edith Savedge Swindells, Newport News, VA
RIP Russell---So sorry to hear about Russell's passing. I just got a chance to meet him at Barbara' funeral. My prayers go out to Valerie & Family. So sad. Love Mark & Kathy Outten
- Mark & Kathy Outten, Houston, TX
To Derrick and family. May God so how find a way to grant you strength in this most trying tome. We are saddened by your loss and the sorrow it brings. May Sam rest in eternal peace.
- Tim Auger & family, ,
Valerie Emily and Derek .Words can express how much we cared for Russell and all of you. Time just slips by thinking oh there's plenty of time to see each other and then it's gone in a instant. We have know each other for thirty some odds years sharing so many times with each other.Our thoughts and prayers are always with you at this time. We love all of you so much.
- Mike and Karen Jacob, Brunswick , Ga
Valerie & Family, So very sorry that you have had two great tradedies so close together. Wish I knew what to say to make your pain & hurt go away. You have always been special to me.. Remembering you all with love & prayers as you go through this time of sorrow. God Bless Ron & Brenda Jones
- Ron & Brenda jones, Yorktown, Va
Diana & I lived at 32 Heathcote Circle. Sam was a kind man, he use to give us eggs fresh from his chickens. I am visually impaired and if Sam saw me walking he would always offer me a ride home. Valerie, our condolences for your loss, may Sam Rest in Peace!!
- Margaret Hester, Pearland, Tx
We send our deepest condolences to the Reavis family in this time of unspeakable grief. Sam is forever held in our memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in HIS perfect peace.
- Nelson & Georgia Melendez, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. Take comfort in knowing Russell is healed and in our Lord's Heavenly home. Treasure your memories as they will help get you through. Allie always talks about you and Russel!
- Judy Walker, Pooler, GA
Valerie and family, I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Sam for the past 30 years. Several of those years we shared the same office. Sam was a man of integrity, if he said it, it was true. He was dependable. He was a friend. He was a man that loved his family. He always talked about his grandchildren. It was obvious, they were the apple of his eye. Sam will be missed by many. As you go through this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Claim the promise of Philippians 4:19. "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus".
- David Britt, Savannah, Ga
Daddy I love and miss you so so much, you are a wonderful loving husband, father and papa we all love you so much with all our hearts!! These next few days, weeks and months are going to be so hard but we know you are watching over us and you are our angel!! I love you daddy ?
- , ,
Emily, Valerie & Derrick, our thoughts & prayers are with your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. We love ya'll
- Curt & Beverly Brooks, McDonough, GA
My condolences to the Reavis Family. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Samuel linger in your heart and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville , GA
Valerie & family .... I'm so sorry ... Russell was a great person ... My heart is breaking for you & your family ... I met Russell 45 years ago at parkview baptist .... He was so nice & funny .... And you two just always belonged together .... He will be truly missed ! All my love to you & your family .....
- Pamela Lucado Phaup, Newport News , Virginia
Valerie & family .... I'm so sorry ... Russell was a great person ... My heart is breaking for you & your family ... I met Russell 45 years ago at parkview baptist .... He was so nice & funny .... And you two just always belonged together .... He will be truly missed ! All my love to you & your family .....
- Pamela Lucado Phaup, Newport News , Virginia
We are so sad for the loss of this great man. Mr. Sam was a great friend, father, husband & grandpa. No one could ask for a better man. We are honing to miss him deeply not only as a friend but a Co- Worker. Richard has known him for years and thought of him highly. He was like a dad to me on the weekends at Gulfstream. I am going to miss his jokes but most of all that smile he had when he showed it. God you have gained a GREAT ANGEL ! RIP Mr. Sam WE WILL MISS YOU!
- Richard & Stephanie Babot, Savannah, Ga
We are so sad for the loss of this great man. Mr. Sam was a great friend, father, husband & grandpa. No one could ask for a better man. We are honing to miss him deeply not only as a friend but a Co- Worker. Richard has known him for years and thought of him highly. He was like a dad to me on the weekends at Gulfstream. I am going to miss his jokes but most of all that smile he had when he showed it. God you have gained a GREAT ANGEL ! RIP Mr. Sam WE WILL MISS YOU!
- Richard & Stephanie Babot, Savannah, Ga
Valerie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
- Edith Savedge Swindells, Newport News, VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

