James "Reggie" Alvis

The Life of James Reginald Alvis

James Reginald Alvis, also known as “Boom Boom” was born on December 27,1948 in Evansville, Indiana. He was the son of the late Nathaniel and Ruth Alvis. On Thursday,June 4th, 2020, he went home to be with the Lord at the age of 71.

He attended Dunbar High School in Morganfield, Kentucky.

He was a member of the Phillips Chapel CME Church in Sturgis, Kentucky and also attended Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, Kentucky. Reggie had his own personal relationship with God.

He retired from Peabody Coal Mine Camp #2, where he worked for 28 years and was an active member of the United Mine Workers of America District 12.

Reggie was a fun, loving, caring, unselfish family man and a great provider to his family. He was well known in the community. If you have ever crossed paths with him, then I’m sure you left with a smile. To know him is to love him.

In his spare time, Reggie enjoyed spending time with his family, spoiling his great granddaughter...Mya Price, fishing, hunting, singing, dancing, shooting pool, watching Kentucky basketball, walking around the block, sitting on the porch, and enjoying life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Ruth Alvis and two
sisters, Clarese and Vanetta Alvis.

Reggie leaves many cherished and lovable memories for his family. A loving wife of 52 years, Martha Alvis, whom he loved dearly. Four beautiful daughters that he was very proud of: Kim (Mike) Long, Justina Price, Robin (Eric) Brown, and Kiona Alvis; Six grandchildren who he thought the world of: Justin Price, Derrick Brown, Dustin Alvis, Jace Brown, Jasmine Price, and Taylor Crudup; one
great granddaughter: our miracle baby who was his pride and joy, Mya Dawn Price, and a host of other family and friends.