Reginald Francis Boaze

Reginald Francis Boaze, 92, of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Reggie was born in Danville, VA on June 4, 1929 a son of the late Lonnie James Boaze and Jennie Scearce Boaze.

Reggie served in the US Air Force and worked for Smith-Douglas, W. S. Clark, Swanson Motors Company, and Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes. He was a member of Roman Eagle and Kent Masonic Lodges, Danville Scottish Rites Bodies, the Improved Order of Red Men, Poquoson Tribe #124, and was a life member of the Danville Life Saving Crew. He was a member of the former Keen Street Baptist Church.

Reggie had been married to the love of his life Billie Alice Casey Boaze for 70 years who stayed by his side until his home going.

He was also survived by a half-sister, Bobbie Ann Scott.

Although Reggie and Billie had no children of their own, they had throughout the years adopted many children and many close friends who became family.

A private family graveside will be held at Highland Burial Park.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew or to God’s Pit Crew.

Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Boaze family.