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Wilbert Allen Reaves

07/18/1956 - 10/15/2025

Obituary For Wilbert Allen Reaves

Wilbert Allen Reaves, 69 of Eden, NC passed Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Cornerstone Christian Center, 516 N. Scales Street, Reidsville, NC. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the start of the service (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

Public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, 511 Henry Street, Eden, NC. At other times, the family will receive friends at the home from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Livestream will be on Perry-Spencer Funeral Home Facebook account


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Peace & Blessings to the family. He was a very good guy all the way around.

Thomas (Lenora) Pinnix, Sr and family, Reidsville NC

Sending my prayers and love to you and the whole family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the fun we use to have. know that God is never far away.

SUE-GALLOWAY-WRIGHT

Wilbert you were a good friend, father figure to me and my son we will definitely miss youโค๏ธโค๏ธPraying for has wife Sendy and has family ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ

Anthony Slade

Wilbur was a very talented and intelligent person. His presence will be missed. Continue singing with that anointed voice in Heaven. Praying for the family

Rev.John&Faye Rudd

Wilbert was part of the fabric of my youth. He was one of the big brothers of our neighborhood, during a time when we were truly our brother's keepers. We will cherish the memories he has left behind. Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to Sendy, and the rest of the family.

Much love from the Boler family

William Boler

Continued prayers for the family during this difficult time.

Tracey

So Sorry to hear of your loss may God be and give you comfort and peace. I met Wilbert when we were singing in a choir in the Reidsville Community Choir I know he is singing our Heavenly Choir now. My prayers are with you.

Helena Scales

Our prayers are extended to the Reaves family during your time of bereavement.

Fred Darby and Odessa Darby Oglesby

Odessa Darby Oglesby

Rest In Peace Michael Henderson Oxford NC

Michael Henderson

Sendy you has my deepest Condolences!!Love you!!Courts Family!!

Lynette Courts

Deepest condolences to the Reaves family. I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Barnetta McCain

Wilbert Reaves, my brother as I always called him, you will truly be missed but we know where you are. I love you always even though you never called me by name but always "little YiYi"for 46 years. R.I.P my brotherโค๏ธ๐Ÿ™

Laura Bell-Blackstock

I'm so sorry for your loss Sendy , Wilbert was A great person,friend,and Musician.He will be missed.โค๏ธ

Jerry Jeffries

To Cindy Reaves: May the memories of Wilbert bring you comfort and peace.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Courts

To my big sis whom I love so much this hurt so bad but I will always remember you as my big bro thanks for all yalk love shown to me and my family we will forever be so grateful gone but never ever forgotten bro tell my sis Tina hold it up until I get there ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Lisa morrow

We was sadden to hear of your loss. Praying strength and healing for your family's heart. Blessings

Lorenzo & Rosetta Carter

SENDING CONDOLENCE AND BERVEMENT TO THE FAMILY...AMEN

ELLIS & ANGIE HENDERSON

We are sorry for your loss, we are praying for the Reaves Family Michael and Marva Ware

Michael Ware

My prayers are with the Reaves family during this difficult time. May God keep you in his loving arms. Your singing and percussion gift and talents will be missed but the memories will live on!

Leonard Revels

Sendy you know I would have been there by now but I had surgery Friday I am so sorry to hear this my family is here if you need us my kids called him uncle Wilbert you and Wilbert was the best friends we ever met and we love you and Wilbert like family I just saw him the other week at his favorite Walmart I don't know what to say but we are hurting inside and praying for you we will always be here for you love you Sis call me whenever you can talk

Angela Wilson

Sendy you and the family will be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. We pray that will strengthen and comfort during this time.We love you. We are here for you and we'll Wilbert. Love, Brother Nelson and Cynthia Millner and Family

Cynthia Millner

My Prayers and Condolences to the family God Will comfort you in your time of loss

margie0869@att.net

We the Bryant family send our prayers and condolences to the Reaves family during this difficult time. We met the Reaves family in the seventies as neighbors on Fulton street. It was a close knitted community. What we remember about Mr. Wilbert Reaves is his outstanding voice and friendly smile. He will be greatly missed, with Love

Bryant Family

Sendy & The Reaves Family : It is with Sorrow to hear of the Passing of My Longtime Friend. Thank You for sharing Wilbert with Me as I met Him & Sendy Years ago. I always enjoy talking to him & listening to him sing. Love & Prayers to each of You doing the Loss of My Friend .

Devette Watlington

To the Reaves The last time I saw Wilbert we had a glorious conversation. My wife and I were sending her Uncle home to be with the LORD. I told Wilbert how professional he presented himself how proud of him our family was of his participation. I love this man of GOD. MY HEART ACHES. CINDY be strong in the LORD. Our prayers are with you and for sure we will see Wilbert when we all get to HEAVEN. I MUST SEE JESUS FOR MYSELF. MICH LOVE Elder BUCKWHEAT Galloway GOD bless you and the family.

Elder William K. Galloway and Susan

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you uplifted in our hearts and our prayers. May God be with and strengthen as you embrace this change. Know that you will have love and support. Love, Marie Graves, Gale Stephens, Deborah Graves and Victoria Chavis

Gale Stephens

Mr. Wilbert I'm speechless, you're gone to soon,my friend. I will always cherish our friendship. RIP

Evangelist Dorothy Brown Scales

My deepest condolences to the Reaves Family. Always loved hearing Wilbert singing with the Bethel Male Chorus as well as with The LB Florence Ensemble. He will be greatly missed. May God wrap His loving arms around family and friends giving us comfort strength and peace during this difficult time

Arnetta Dalton

To the Reaves family, I would like to send my deepest sympathy on behalf of the entire Galloway family which Wilbert knew all and felt like apart of the family. Really going to miss those great times we use to have together you, sendy, sue honkie dew, Mansfield and the crew. You were an awesome guy and could talk about anything. You were also an awesome singer and musician. We know that earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. We will be praying for you family and we are here if you need us. Love, The Galloway's

Pastor Michael T. Galloway

To the family, please know that I am holding you in my heart and lifting you in prayer during this difficult time. I was shocked to learn of Wilbert's passing, and although I can't be with you in person, I am with you in spirit. For nearly two decades, I was the pianist & musical director for the Bethel Male Chorus. Wilbert's enthusiasm and spirit always completed us as a group. We became brothers in ministry. I will always remember the thousands of miles we traveled in that green and white van with Wilbert at the wheel. Sometimes, I'd sit directly behind him while he drove and we'd talk about everything. Of course one of the many things he'll be known for is the tambourine. He was our premiere percussionist, and he had a collection of tambourines to choose from. Wilbert, I'll never forget you. Family, may the tears of the day be replaced by the promised joys of tomorrow. Peace and blessings,

Kent R. Brooks (Chicago, Illinois)

Kent Brooks

I wish to convey my heartfelt sympathy and love to the family for such a great loss. Wilbert was a wonderful classmate, and a dear friend. May you rest in peace, classmate.

Ronnie Mac Ellison

I don't know where to begin, I have known Wilbert all of my life, from North Scales Street School, Sunset Street when I visited my Cousin Wilhelmina, we have always been in each others lives. The last time I saw you was at my Aunt Marjorie's homegoing service. I thought I would see you again. We just never know, my thoughts and prayers are with you Sendy!

Tyra, Myra and Zelman Cowell

Send. Sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and the family. God's got you!!!!!!

Vanessa Harrison

We are praying for you Sendy! Love you!

Tyra, Myra and Zelman Cowell

Sendy, my thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God's Grace and Strength continue to guide you through this difficult time. With Love and Peace. Dorothy

Dorothy Gaston

To the Reeves family. Deepest condolences to you. Wilbert was always kind to us. He will be missed. God gave him peace. Praying for your strength. God will provide. We will miss his singing that he enjoyed doing. Linda Williamson and family.

Linda Williamson

Sendy, I offer my sincere and deepest condolences to you, brother Wlbert will be missed deeply. I am glad God placed the both of you in my pathway of life, Wilbert and You are some very nice people always treated me with great love and kindness, I remember us being neighbors when we lived on Leary Circle in Reidsville and all of the fun time's we had. He had superb music skills and he sure could sing to he and The Bethel Male Chorus, my mom loved to hear that group sing. I pray God's strength and comfort over you and the family in the coming month's of healing, for God is good. I send my love to you all. RIP My Brother Wilbert.

Terry Mitchell

Sendy, so sorry to hear about Wilbert. I pray that God will continue to sustain and keep you during this difficult time. Heaven has gained another ANOINTED melodious singer. Wilbert could really bring it!!

Jessie M Falls

May God grant His peace and comfort to the family.

Sincerely Carlton Alverson High Point NC

Carlton Alverson

We offer our condolences, prayers, and sympathy.

Linda Mebane, Marva, and Samuel Moore, Jr.

My deepest sympathy to Sendy and the family during this challenging time. My family is keeping you in our prayers.

RaVonda Dalton-Rann

Sendy and family, I am trying to process Wilbert's passing. Wilbert has always been nice to me, and the last time I spoke with him was at Mclaurin-Harris Funeral Home. We talked for a long time because it had been a while since we saw each other. Whenever I do see him, I would ask about you. Wilbert will always be my brother-in-law. Sendy, know that my prayers are with you and the family. God's Earth has no sorrow that His Heaven cannot heal. I pray that He hold you in His loving arms and give you peace and strength to carry you through the dark day ahead. Wilbert will truly be missed, and I know he is resting in his Heavenly Father's arms. I'm here if you need me.

Inez Fields

Sendy, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Wilbert was a good & nice man.

Sharon Benton - Bell

My deepest sympathy to the Reaves family, praying for strength like no other ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ™Œ The Spencer Zomborodo family ๐Ÿ™Œ

Marie s Zomborodo

Sending our condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort your hearts and grant you peace during this time.

Kim and Beverly Stewart

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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