May 1, 1934 – November 20, 2018
On November 20, 2018, Fred Raveill woke up in heaven, rewarded for his deep faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He passed at St Luke’s Hospice House. Fred was born on May 1, 1934 in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri to William Fred Raveill, Sr., and Phoebe Fields. He was a dear father who raised eight loving children with Barbara Holmes Raveill, his wife of 65 years.
Fred was a Golden Gloves champion in his youth, an achievement he was always proud of. He had a generous heart, known for giving to his family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who needed a helping hand. He loved being an active community member wherever he found himself. Fred was a 32-year employee of Armco Steel, and after retiring from the steel mill he worked for the Kansas City School District. He loved to walk, garden, and share his faith with whoever would listen.
Greeting him in heaven are his parents, his brothers John McDaniel and Everett Raveill, and his sister Patricia Carleton. Left to cherish his memory are his faithful and loving wife Barbara; his children, Tom (Jean), Bob (Colleen), Mary Ann, Theresa (Mike Manselle), Janie (Andrew Wang), Kathleen Wigington, Pat (Jeanine), and Tim (Lori); his sister Ethel Pence; his fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews – a legacy of love.
All services will be held at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133. Visitation Mon., Nov. 26th from 6-8pm and funeral service 10am Tues., Nov. 27th with burial following in Mt. Washington Cemetery.
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