Reed, Alvis Edwin

Alvis Edwin Reed, 94, of Floyd, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Alvis was a longtime and faithful member of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon. He worked as a contractor for many years building houses, churches, and schools.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lillie Reed his son-in-law, Frank T. Davis., his brother, Percy Reed and wife, Laureen, and two brothers-in-law, Issac Harman and Myron Hylton. Alvis is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Reva D. Reed; son, Roger Reed and fiancée, Patsy Frank of Florida; daughter, Patricia Davis of Floyd. He is survived by grandchildren, Neil and Kathy Reed, Eric and Michelle Reed, Lisa Altizer Smith, Michael and Casondra Altizer, Rachel and Peter Harmatuk; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Sarah Groat, Caden Reed, Jacob Smith, Brandon Smith, Suzanne Smith, P.J. Harmatuk and Kelly Harmatuk.; two sisters, Ruby Harman and Hazel Hylton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with Pastor Angela Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Monday, May 18, 2015 after 6 p.m. where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences to the family may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.