Richard Keith Brevard
December 22, 1942 ~ August 14, 2021
Born in:
Fletcher, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Richard Keith Brevard, 78, of Fletcher went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 14, 2021. Richard was born December 22, 1942 to Darrell Keith Brevard and Jeanette Baldwin Brevard. He graduated West Henderson High school in 1961 and then Asheville Buncombe Technical College earning his degree in Tool and Die Making. He spent his career working as a Tool and Mold maker for both Taylor Instruments and Alliance Carolina.
He was a charter member of Skyland First Baptist Church and later moved to Biltmore Church, where he currently served. He loved the Lord and devoted his life to the service of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He had an amazing servant’s heart and loved to lend his time and talents to anyone in need, be it automotive, plumbing, or building. One of his great joys was being able to serve in the SPAN Ministry and with Baptist Men on numerous local and national mission projects.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nellie Ray Brevard. He was blessed with two children, Lisa Brevard Orr and her husband Chris of Arden, and Dale Keith Brevard and his wife Megan of Charlotte. He was also blessed with three grandchildren: Emily Brevard Orr, Zachary Christopher Orr, and Theodore Keith Brevard. He is also survived by two brothers Ron Brevard of Arden, and Randy Brevard and wife Patricia of Greenville, VA. He had a wonderful extended family along with a network of many treasured friends.
One of his greatest wishes was that all would come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, August 20th at Biltmore Church. A celebration of his life, giving thanks to God for allowing his family the blessing of his presence here on earth, will be held immediately following, starting at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Kelvin Moseley will officiate the service with others participating. A private burial service will be held at Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher.
Memorials may be made to SPAN Ministry at Biltmore Church. The family wishes God’s rich blessings on all those who loved and assisted Richard on life’s journey.
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: August 20, 2021 11:00 am
Biltmore Church
35 Clayton Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-1111
Visitation: August 20, 2021 10:00 am - April 25, 2024 11:00 am
Biltmore Church
35 Clayton Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-1111
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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As our parents were good friends, naturally we were friends also. So sorry to hear of Richard’s passing and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love Norma Jean and Janice Prescott
So sorry to hear of the passing of Richard. I got to know Richard and worked with him for many years at Alliance Carolina. may my thoughts and prayers help ease the heartache of losing a loved one.
Nellie and family, I am heart broken to hear of Richard’s passing. The row behind us seemed very empty with him not telling us to behave! You are in my thoughts and prayers
Wonderful man of God with a true servant’s heart. Richard always had a smile to share. Praying God’s comfort on Nellie and the family.
So sorry to hear this! Richard was a wonderful coworker at Alliance Carolina and witnessed for the Lord while working. What an assurance we have of seeing him again. He has run his race now. Prayers for the family.
We extend our deepest sympathy to you, Nellie and your family in the passing of Richard. The Brevard family
has been special to us through the years.
Sylvia Joyce Silver and Judy S Ward
Nellie, I am saddened by Richard’s death. He was such a sweet disciple of Christ. My prayers are surrounding you and your family, my friend.
Nellie, Lisa and Dale, So sorry to hear of Richard passing, you are in our prayers. May God comfort you during this time . Doris Galyean and Marian Hudgins and Carolyne Laughter
Dear Nellie,
Alice and I were deeply saddened to learn of Richard’s passing. We have been friends with you and Richard since 1964 and, in addition, I was privileged to work with both of you at Taylor Instrument. Richard was a wonderful man and the epitome of a dedicated, professional and capable employee, as were you. We extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy during this time of great sadness and loss and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Nellie and family,
Thinking of you with love and in prayer! Gary and I are so sad of the passing of your precious Richard! Richard was such a gift from God and was given a servants heart for others! He will truly be missed by all. He was such a man of honor and always had a contagious smile!
We love your family and will pray for grace and peace!
( sorry we could not make the service. I have had Achellis Tendon surgery on my foot.) You are in our hearts! Much love to Lisa and Dale and families.
Love, Gary and Wilma Conner
Dear Nellie and family,
Thinking of you in love and prayer! We are so sad about the passing of your precious Richard! God gave him such a servants heart ! He was truly a gift to all the people he loved and served! Richard had such a contagious smile and loved well!
We love your family and pray for pace and grace at this time.Please send love to Lisa and Dale’s families.
( sorry we had to miss his celebration of life. I had Achilles Tendon Surgery on my foot).
Gary and Wilma Conner
i was blessed to have had known Richard as a friend and pal. He was so kind and selfless with a wonderful laugh.
I am so very sad to hear of Richard passing. My family and I always enjoyed our time with him. He had a contagious smile and laughter. What a character he was! Richard will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to you during this time.
We just heard about Richard’s passing in our Connect Group yesterday. We are so sorry for your loss here on earth, but we know Jesus received him with open arms and said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” We will be in prayer, Nellie, for you and family in the difficult days ahead. We send you much love. Roger and Barbara Moffitt