Mr. Edwin Fitzgerald Reaves Sr, 57, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Church of the Living Word, 930 W. Gordon Ave, Albany, GA 31701.

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1

On the glorious day of August 01, 1967 Edwin Fitzgerald Reaves was born in Rosen Haynes, New Jersey to Mrs. Rena Finney Walker and the Late Mr. Benjamin Reaves.

Edwin moved backed to Albany Ga, where he attended public school in the Dougherty County School System. He graduated with the Class of 1985 from Albany High School. While at AHS, he participated on the Wrestling Team and in Track and Field. He was a WWE fanatic. To quote his favorite wrestler “ To be the man you, you got to beat the man. Woooo!” After his completion at AHS, Edwin joined the U.S. Army, where he was Sergeant upon his Honorable Discharge. While serving his country Edwin formed many relationships and memories that he cherished deeply.

Edwin is a pillar of his community, always selflessly showing up for others through acts of kindness. Truly one of a kind.

Minister Reaves accepted Christ as his savior. He dedicated his life to many churches, assisting them in the development of their music ministry. Also teaching and inspiring the youth to become more involved in the church through the youth ministry. He was a drummer but not just that (He would say that he wasn’t that good, but he played just good enough to teach them to exceed him), a videographer, photographer also, working with many choirs throughout the years.

On April 20,2025 Resurrection Sunday, He transitioned to his final call from the Lord, to rest from his labor to reward.

To cherish his loving memories is his wife Maria Ana Cecilia Camarena Sandoval de Reaves of Panama City, Panama. Three Sons: Jose Gonzalez Camarena of Panama City, Panama. Edwin Reaves Jr. and Quincy Allen. Two Daughters: Jamilla Reaves of Albany, GA and Jessica Reaves of Panama City, Panama His Mother: Mrs. Rena Walker of Albany, GA. Two Brothers: Mr. Maceo Finney of Texas and Mr. Benjamin Reaves of Birmingham, Alabama. Two Sisters: Yulonda Anderson of Albany GA &; Billie F. Williams of New Jersey. Uncles: Roosevelt Finney and Deacon Terry Finney Both of Albany, GA. Elder John E. Finney of Raleigh, NC. Aunts: Mrs. Helen Riggins, Mrs. Evelyn Jones and Ms. Christine Finney, all of Albany, GA. both of Albany GA. and all his honorary children. His ten grandchildren and host of nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by Mrs. Rosa Doyles and Mrs. Sherry Finney.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.