Ronald Wayne Reaves

September 22, 1952 - November 29, 2023

Ronald Wayne Reaves of Charlottesville, Virginia departed this earthly life at the age of seventy-one on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at
Davita Dialysis. He was born on Monday, September 22, 1952, to the late John Dooms and Savannah Reaves.

Ronald received a formal education in the City of Charlottesville public schools. For years, he was a resolute employee of the University of
Virginia Dining Service. He also worked at the Omni and Cavalier Hotels.

He enjoyed watching football and basketball but found unspeakable joy in spending time with his grandkids. Ronald was preceded in death by his
wife, Linda Reaves; daughters Rochelle and Cynthia Howard; sisters Sylvia Reaves and Juanita Tyler; brothers Odell and Peter Reid.
He leaves to cherish beautiful memories, a son Roosevelt Howard, sister, Mary E. Burton, sixteen grandchildren: Lanesha Howard, Shanice Howard, Shanique Howard, LaDesha Dawson, Adon Howard, Clarence Carter, Jr., Brijada Rogers, Ronald Rogers, Jamarrion Lott, Jahqua
Howard, Equael Howard, Iyanla Howard, Iya Feggans, Allimeen Carter, Aman Feggans and Sian Feggans; three great grandchildren, Jahmir
Stephenson, Nabriella Johnson and Phoenix Rogers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.