The Lord called Eli Tavai to his eternal home on June 27, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Ana, his daughter Crystal and son Jeremiah. He is lovingly remembered by his church members here in Killeen, his home church Leova Irae in American Samoa
He is predeceased by his father Lauti, mother Suamasi, his grandparents Esera and Tuaolina, uncles and aunties, his cousins and his youngest sister.
A Celebration of Pastor Eli's life will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 12 noon. Burial will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.