LANCASTER—Reubin Eddie Headley Sr. went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026.
He was born on June 14, 1945, to Joseph and Anna B. Headley (George).
Reubin retired from being an auto mechanic and State Inspector when his illness occurred in March of this year. He owned a business at one time called Headley’s Service Station, then stopped for a while and did numerous other jobs. He worked on the water eeling, drove an oyster truck, drove tractor-trailers for several companies, and even was a dog warden for a while. Then Reubin went back to being a mechanic which he did for most of his life. Reubin also served in the Army.
Reubin loved dove hunting, flying his plane, cruising on his motorcycle, and he loved his family. He was a life-long member of the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and a charter member of the Lancaster County Moose Lodge #2527 in Litwalton.
Reubin is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mattie Conley Headley; two children, Reubin “Eddie” Headley Jr. and Samantha Love; three sisters, Reubin’s twin Ruth Headley, Mary Harris and Florence Forrester; a brother, Joe Headley; five grandchildren, Alexis Fought, Sophie Headley, Catlin Headley, Sebastian Love and Arieana Love; three great-grandchildren, Jackson Fought, Addie Christophers and Lilliana Love; two sisters-in-law, Doris Lewis (Arlden) and Beatrice “Bea” Smith; many nieces and nephews; a bonus son, Steve Smith; many dear friends; and his fur babies, Whiskers and Snowball.
Reubin was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Trevor Smith and Delaney Headley; two brothers, Kenner Headley and Robert “Bobby” Headley; and a sister, Gloria Lewis.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, at Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Upper Lancaster Fire Department or the Lancaster County Moose Lodge 2527.
