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William REVELL Obituary
William was a native of Manchester, Ga., and was a Peninsula resident for 22 years. He retired from the USCG as a Chief Petty Officer after 22 years of faithful service to his country. William was very compassionate, and participated annually in the Polar Plunge/ Relay For Life events in Virginia Beach. His sense of humor will be greatly missed.
William was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Revell.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lynn Revell; sons, Matt and Richard Revell; daughter, Jenny Koeppel, all of Newport News; father, William H. Revell Sr. of Huntsville, Texas; a brother; four sisters; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Olde Yorke Chapel at Coast Guard Station, Yorktown.
Memorial Donations may be made to Relay For Life c/o American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Sandy Brank
May 4, 2010
Lynn,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. We are missing our friend and co-worker. He will be in our memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kayla Revell
May 3, 2010
My Grandpa Was The Best Grandpa Anyone Could Have.He Had The Best Stories And Songs That Would Just Make Your Day. He Was So Funny, Made Me Just Pee My Pants. He Was A Strong Man And Knew The Right Things For The Right Times. His History Was Greater Than Any History Book Ever Wroten. He Was The Best Grandpa Ever..Nothing Can Ever Change That. I Miss And Love Him With All My Heart. Can't Wait For When I Will Be Able To See Him Again. He Taught Me Everything What Life's About So Far. I Love You Grandpa And Always Remember That. You'll Be In My Heart Always And I'll Look Over My Shoulder Everyday And Know Your Gonna Be There Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It.
Jessica Thomas
May 3, 2010
My prayer is that the LORD will comfort you in your time of loss. I really loved Lt. Revell's very witty sense of humor..I remember taking a class that he taught....he said something that was so cleverly funny...and I laughed about it throughout the week...
Peg Pennifield
May 1, 2010
Bill was my brother-in-law and I've known him since birth.He lived life to the fullest.He played as a child and always had fun.In Montana in 2004 he was chasing teenagers around the church grounds playin tag.That was Bill.I love him and will deeply miss him.
donna frost
May 1, 2010
Lynn,
It was a pleasure to be able to meet you and bill threw peggy you made me feel like i was a part of the family and im so sorry for your lose just remember hes in a better place and not suffering,if you need anything dont hesitate to call me day or night i will be there for you.love donna
Bryan Hoyt
May 1, 2010
To Lynn and family,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to each of you. Lt. Revell was always positive, professional, and willing to help at a moment's notice. He will truly be missed.
James Anderson
May 1, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Revell Family for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill with Lynn at Morgans bday party
Rachel Revell
April 30, 2010
Tracy Woods
April 30, 2010
Lynn & family,
May the love of friends,family and beautiful memories help carry you through your grief. The Woods family
Tom Pennifield
April 30, 2010
Bill, Thanks for giving an 8 yr old a reason to read - money.for playing with my children on the playground and for watching over, loving and protecting my sister these many years.
Sal & Stacy Castruita
April 30, 2010
Bill is a true Man of Honor. Even though I never told him, I deeply admired Bill for his dedication to Country and Duty. I really enjoyed his “war stories” and that remarkable wealth of tidbit knowledge that used to leave me thinking, “Huh?!?” We’ll miss you, my brother in blue…we will miss you, Bill.
Lynn, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rachel Revell
April 30, 2010
I will never forget how much Bill has taught myself and my daughters and the love that he showed us. I will truly miss our talks and his crazy wonderful since of humor, He was the best Father-in-law that I could ever ask for and I am glad God brought him into my life! I love you and I know I will see you again one day, I know that hes up there joking around with everyone and telling my father all kinds of stories!
Sharon, Ron,Tyler Nagy
April 30, 2010
Lynn and family I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. Bill was so special to us. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We loved our visits with him and the wonderful conversations he always had. Always made us laugh and enjoy life. Tyler loved him like a grandfather cos he taught him so much.We were all blessed to have him in our lives.He will always be in our hearts. God Bless you and your family
Beulah Davis, LSW, Riverside Hospice
April 30, 2010
Lynn and Family,
I can only imagine the pain you feel at the loss of Bill. You all had such a beautiful realtionship and love for one another.
May you be comforted by your fond memories of Bill, the life you shared and family/friends.
Be encouraged and blessed.
Ron Ashley
April 30, 2010
I heard once, there were very few men of character, just characters! Lt. Revell was truly the first, “a man of character”. He was a true friend to all of us, and he always treated us with the utmost respect and compassion. I greatly admired his strength and determination through the rough times. He will truly be missed. My sincere prayers go with him and his family.
April 30, 2010
God Bless your family and know he will be missed by many people. I only had the pleasure of working with him a short time, but he always had a great since of humor. May his soul rest in peace! Prentice (Va. Port Authority PD)
Rowena Moore
April 30, 2010
Lt. Revell will be greatly missed. I have worked with him for a long time and was always nice. My condolences to the Revell family.
Tony & Sumina Aldhizer
April 30, 2010
Lynn and family, it was a pleasure for us to get to know Bill over these past few months. We wish we'd had the opportunity sooner. He was a kind man with a great since of humor!
We extended our deepest sympathies to each of you.
Love & Prayers
Gerard Laurent
April 30, 2010
My sincere condolences and regrets to the Revell Family for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May his memories bring you comfort. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Pennifield
April 30, 2010
Love you Bill and will definitly miss you,no one can talk fear out of a person in a tunnel and still be loved, as it was done with love and understanding.I Will never forget.
Mom-in-law
Paul Gray
April 30, 2010
My wife and I would like to pass along our condolence to the Revell family. He was a real friend who wil truly be missed by all. Sergeant Paul C. Gray, USAF/RET. .
Mike Reynolds
April 29, 2010
In any line of work, there are those folks that you look forward to seeing every day, guys that leave you in just a little bit better mood than you were in before they appeared. Bill Revell was one of those guys, and I'll miss him around here. Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss.
Micheal Evans
April 29, 2010
Bill Will be missed by everyone in the VPA family. To his family, remember his humor and his love and he will be with you always. My condolences to all of his family. Corporal Micheal Evans, VPAPD
Willie Mills
April 29, 2010
lt. Revel was not only a member of the Virginia Port Authority Police Department but he was a personal friend of mine. He will surely be missed by all.For, I know he is in a better place.
Lonnie Vinson
April 29, 2010
Dear Lynn, Jennifer, Matt, and Richard,
Becky and I share in your sadness of the loss of Bill, we love and will miss him. It was an adventure being stationed with him in San Francisco on the LEDET Team and RTC Yorktown. He always had a big smile even when I pushed his buttons. Instead of getting mad he would just give me that big smile and everything would be okay, Bill was very forgiving. He shared with me many times how much he loved you and loved his children. Bill’s dedication to service and country was unmatched. The nation has lost a great patriot and I have lost a great friend. Love and prayers, Lonnie and Becky Vinson
Jane Gano
April 29, 2010
I only knew Mr. Revell for a short time, but he enjoyed life and was a strong person. I thought of him daily and was sad to hear of your families loss. My condolences to your family and my prayers are with you. Jane Gano Riverside Home Health
Officer Gina Sawyer
April 29, 2010
Lt. Revell's family are in my thoughts and prayers. He was truly a wonderful person. I will always remember that cheery smile that seemed to never leave his face and the interesting converations we had whenever he would visit PMT. He will be sorely missed by everyone that had the privilage of knowing him.
Ben Inman
April 29, 2010
The VPA Police Department will not be the same without Bill. We will sorely miss his zeal for life, devotion to his family and friends, and faithful service to his country.
Ed Merkle
April 29, 2010
To the family of the Chief, USCG and the Lieutenant, Port Authority Police; my sincere sympathy. His entire working life, William served the nation through public service, with honor, respect and devotion. In both services he rose to leadership positions, rising to the exhalted position as Chief Petty Officer and then to Lieutenant in the Port Police. His legacy will continue on through his family and those he touched throughout his professional life. A true servant leader.
LISA BRIDGES
April 29, 2010
Bill lived & loved life to the fullest.He remains a Hero.A wonderful soul, husband,father,brother & friend. He will be missed but never forgotten. But sure as I am sitting here I know he is telling many of his wonderful stories to the angels and they are all laughing.We will miss him and always charish our time spent with him
Lisa Bridges
April 29, 2010
Bill Lived & Loved life to the fullest, A Hero to all those that had the honor of knowing him. He was The best husband,father, brother and friend.He will be missed as sure as I am sitting here I know he is telling his many wonderful stories to all the angels he has joined and laughing
Mike Brewer
April 29, 2010
Thanks for sharing your loved one to years of service to our country and community. Lynn, you and your family will be in our family's thoughts and prayers. I've posted a few photos to honor his time and commitment to the VPA Police Department! He will be missed.
2008 After Plunge photo
April 29, 2010
Polar Plunge 2008
April 29, 2010
Just before the cold plunge!
April 29, 2010
The 2007 Polar Plunge Team
April 29, 2010
Polar Plunge 2007
April 29, 2010
Just another day in the office.
April 29, 2010
Lieutenant Revell performing an inspection of equipment.
April 29, 2010
Veronica Revell
April 29, 2010
Bill was my father-in-law and he was a great person. My girls will cherish the funny, imaginative stories he shared with them. We miss you and love you, Bill!!
Nancy Harp
April 29, 2010
My sincere condolences are with you and your family.. I know he will be greatly missed. It's been over 40 years since I last saw him but I have always thought of him as "Bip" a very impressive young man. May God be with you all...
April 29, 2010
Lynn you know how much we loved Bill for his great love and care that you both provided to my daughter and grandchildren. Zachary and Amanda could not have had a better adopted grandfather. Our prayers are with you and we know that Bill is in God's Hands now.
Armondo Ward
April 29, 2010
Dear Lynn
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Lt. Revell will be missed terribly.
Throughout the years, I have valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. I will sorely miss all of our laughs, friendly competition, and evenings of comradeship. I will always keep Lt. Revell memories of how he strolled around the office with the biggest smile on his face after we talked about relationships. The smile on his face glowed because he loved you so much.
I wish I could be with you to comfort you, to help you, to hold you, and to pray with you. But, I am here at any time to talk with you, to listen, to comfort you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
FRANCES LEWIS
April 29, 2010
I MET LT. REVELL IN THE HALLWAY SEVERAL TIMES AND HE ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. HE WILL BE MISSED.
DISPATCHER LEWIS
Andrew Engemann
April 29, 2010
Everyone at the Virginia Port Authority Police Department will miss the energy that William brought to the job. More importantly, we miss his friendship. Our condolences to the entire family.
Chief Engemann
Denise Wilbern
April 29, 2010
Dear Lynn, I am so sorry to learn
about Bill's passing. Please know you
are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember you both with great fondness.
Most Sincerely, Denise Wilbern
April 29, 2010
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book.
Lynn, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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