Kevin Matthew Beville

Beloved and treasured son of Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve (Retired) Stanley David Beville of Centreville, VA, and Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Jody Lynne Draves of Key West, FL, and formerly of Newport News, VA; loving brother of Michael Jonathan Beville of Centreville, VA, and U.S. Army PFC Patrick Anthony Beville, 1-14th CAV, 3rd BDE, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA; best friend of Tiger Puffin'Stuff Snowball Beville: adored grandson of Patricia Ann Leich of Edenton, NC, Patricia Ann Faircloth of Gainesville, FL, and Kenneth Melvin Beville, Sr. of Roberta, GA; and cherished nephew, cousin, and friend.

Kevin was born in an Army hospital in the Republic of Panama. He loved nature, travel, animals, and everyone he met. He earned an Associate's Degree in Biology from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, VA, and was a junior at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA where he was studying Biology and Archaeology. He overcame many challenges in life and left his positive imprint on everything he touched. Kevin loved spending his free time passionately involved in favorite hobby activities: relic hunting, fishing, gold-panning, skateboarding, cooking, baseball, soccer, golf, camping, searching for critters, enjoying the outdoors, his dog, and the friends and family he loved. We will miss his gentle nature and his loving concern for all animals and all people, and we will cherish forever our memories.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, at Parklawn–Wood Funeral Home, with a celebration of Kevin's life to immediately follow at 2:00 pm., officiated by Chaplain (Colonel) Rick Garrison.

Memorial contributions can be made to the environmental or animal charity of your choice.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.