Billy "Bill" Ray Reavis

March 20, 1945 ~ June 3, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Billy "Bill" Ray Reavis passed away June 3, 2017 at the CarePartners Solace in Asheville.
Mr. Reavis was born in Yancey Co. and was a son of the late Frellan and Thelma Reavis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Bill was a retired car dealer. He also loved drag racing, NASCAR and playing cards with his friends.
Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Reavis, who loved him very much; and sisters Lois Silver and Shirley Corn.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Allen Rash officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Aunt Phyllis, our prayers are with you.We love you.Uncle Bill will be greatly missed.He was a wonderful and kind man.
So sad, known Bill, and all of his family, all my life, such good people, he was one of a kind, rest in peace, may God bless.
We’re so saddened to hear about Bill – he’s been part of the scene for a very long time – we cherish the memories of him as a customer & as a fellow racer – hope you will know we share the good thoughts as we remember Bill
God bless you – Larry & Sally Colemon
I was so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Robbie Dempsey
So sad. I am so sorry. I am praying for the family. He was a dear sweet man. I’ve missed seeing him at the drag races. He loved my brother, Chad Dotson helping him at the races. He even gave him a mini bike. I enjoyed riding it myself once I got old enough. He touched many lives with his kindness & personality. I will always remember him in my heart. Prayers for the family.
Love,
Renee Dotson Burnett
Dear Phyllis and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. He was such a good friend to me! When I first started racing, he always had time to help me and give me advice. Sometimes even a pat on the back, a big smile and say ‘What are you doing Chuckie’! I’ll always remember Bill Reavis! You will be sorely missed!!!
Going to miss Bill. Your family will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Bill was a good friend for many years. He will be dearly missed. I worked at Black Mtn. Chevrolet & seen Bill almost every day. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time of need.
Dear Aunt Phyllis, my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come for comfort and peace. Uncle Bill will be greatly missed, he was a great and kind man. I feel very blessed having you both in my life. Rest in peace Uncle Bill No more pain.
Phyllis we are praying for you! We love you both very much!
So sorry to hear this, I grew up knowing the whole Reavis family, Doug and I were friends from about 5 years of age. I was at the Reavis house about as much as I was home. I worked with and for Bill At Tops. Rest in peace Bill