Tony William Shreve, 68, of 4211 NC Hwy 14 in Reidsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, July 30, 2015 at his home after being diagnosed with a rare cancer, a mere eight days prior.

A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, August 2, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Mr. Shreve was born March 31, 1947 in Leaksville, NC to the late William Henry Shreve and Lottie Belcher Shreve. He worked for National Textiles for 27 years before going to work for Weill-McLain, Inc. as a welder. Tony enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and loved the beach. He attended Osborne Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Gilbert Shreve of the home; son, Rick Shreve and wife, Tracy of Reidsville; daughter, Kim Shreve of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Blue Shreve and fiance, Katie Pitts of Greensboro, Cinnamon Shreve with the US Navy, stationed in California, Hawk Shreve of Reidsville; sister, Gaye Evans and husband, Paul; nieces, Terri Evans of Eden and Pat Hendrix and husband, Houston of Reidsville; and Jeffrey Scott Dillion, whom they loved as a son.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence "Gene" Dehart.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (3 - 4 PM) at Fair Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com