Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426
P.O. Box 295
Springfield, GA 31329
Ruben Ludine Pevey
Rincon – Ruben Ludine Pevey, 77, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at Hospice Savannah.
The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his parents, Nute L. and Eudell Hinely Pevey. He was a member of Turkey Branch Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army and retired from International Paper after 37 years. He was an avid gardener, wine maker, and fisherman in the Savannah River. He enjoyed watching purple martins, camping, and blue grass gospel music. His grandchildren were the love of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Joyner Pevey; two sons, Darren and Gina Pevey, Scott and Amy Pevey all of Rincon; one sister, Audrey Zipperer of Springfield; one brother, Eugene and Carolyn Pevey of Springfield; two grandsons, Screven (Scrap) and Mason (Slick) Pevey; two granddaughters, Ashley (Pretty thing) and Erin (Sweet thing) Pevey all of Rincon; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel.
Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Turkey Branch Baptist Church, c/o Chris Anderson, 1863 Hwy. 119 S., Guyton, GA 31312
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons
Funeral Home
Effingham Chapel
(912)754-6421