1945
2017
Ronald William Lavis, 71, of Crozet, passed away on March 23, 2017. Born on December 29, 1945, in Somers Point, N.J., he was a son of the late Ralph and Olive Patchel Lavis.
Ron is survived by his wife, Eileen Gough Lavis; daughters, Amy Lavis Terrell and her husband, Jeff, and Kim Lavis Sandridge and Rodney; son, Daniel Jon Lavis and his wife, Cheryl; adored grandchildren, Adam Terrell and his wife, Shonda, Jasmine Terrell and her fiancee’, Michael, Jacob and Luke Sandridge, Ronald A. Lavis, Jamie Lavis Sims and her husband, Clay, and Vivian Lavis; and great-grandchildren, Kaelyn, Natalie, and Keira Sims, and Michael Brickhouse Jr. He will also be sorely missed by his brother, Bruce Lavis and his wife, Susan and their children Scott and Amanda.
Ron served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968. He was the founder and owner of his own electronics broker company while in New Jersey. After moving to Albemarle County Ron began work as a restoration specialist for the UVA Foundation and retired in 2014.
He was an excellent craftsman and teacher. He was also known for his delicious pies. His family will miss his infectious sense of humor and wit. His many talents were endless and he will remain in our hearts forever.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Teague Chapel. A gathering of family and friends for a time of remembrance will follow.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at the funeral home.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, in Ron’s name to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, www.hopva.org
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March 28, 2017
Lynette & Brenda Parrish
Amy, we were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you all.
Lynette and Brenda Parrish (Louisa, VA)
March 27, 2017
Lisa Napier
Eileen-I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 27, 2017
Avellina Balestri
Cousin Eileen, you have always been a great comforter of those with heavy hearts with your priceless, God-given gift of an inspirational and uplifting nature. You reflect the qualities of both Jesus's beloved mother Mary and your own dear mother's pure love and steadiness in times of trials, always caring about the feelings of others. May the Holy Family embrace your whole family with a divine peace beyond understanding. Ron is closer than you would think; he is in every beat of your heart, and will be eternally. And with his sense of humor, I wouldn't be surprised that you'll hearing from him more than you can imagine through all the little things of life.
Our love and sincere condolences and prayers,
Bruce, Barbara, and Avellina Balestri
March 27, 2017
Joseph E. & Vanessa V. Smith
To: My Sister Amy and the Lavis Family: We would like to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family during the transition of your Father from his earthly home to his heavenly home. Know that he will always be as close as a memory and our God of all comfort is as close as a prayer. Please read John 14:1-8. With Love & Blessings,
March 25, 2017
Eileen -
My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace go out to you and your family. God bless you!
Love,
Lisa Atwell
March 24, 2017
Robin Delaney
Amy, words are not enough to express how very sorry I am to hear about the loss of your Father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your father's soul rest in peace. I do know from experience that empty space in your heart the pain that you will carry will hurt for sometime, but as time goes by God will see you through. Your Father has gain his Wings and is now sitting amongst the beautiful Angels in Heaven. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Be strong my sincere condolences! Rest In Paradise Mr. Ronald Lavis.
March 24, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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