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Jack Revill Obituary

Revill, Jack (Chief) Jack Revill (Chief), age 82, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at his home in Granbury, Texas after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lung Cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Pat Revill, sister Billie Boss, three daughter Rhonda and Steve Rose, Randi and Alan Vaughan, Donna and Alan Schwark as well as four grandsons, Jack and Brooke Coleman, John and Elizabeth Rose, Steven Schwark and Cody Schwark. Additionally there are two great granddaughter, Destiny Murphy and Olivia Rose (due to arrive this December) as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Born November 3, 1929 in San Augustine, Texas to Eva Marie and Columbus L. Revill. Jack attended Crozier Tech High School in Dallas, Tyler Jr. College in Tyler, Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Abilene Christian University. Jack joined the Dallas Police Department in 1951 and retired in 1983 as Executive Assistant Chief. Honorary Pallbearers are his Sons-in-Law: Steve Rose, Alan Vaughan and Alan Schwark: grandsons: Jack Coleman, John Rose, Steve Schwark and Cody Schwark; and the City of DeCordova City Council. Special thank you to our angels and caregivers from Hospice Plus for taking such good care of our Husband, Daddy, and Papa!! Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, September 14, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Acton, Texas. Interment will ultimately take place at the National Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Texas, dates to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Plus or the charity of choice.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Sep. 11, 2012.

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May 18, 2013

Helen Rooks Patsy,so sorry to hear about Jack. Looked you up when The tornado hit. Are you ok? My email is [email protected]

February 6, 2013

just received this news--Hallies daughter sarah---Your visit to San Augustine was the highlight of Mothers life. She is 97 now. She will be so sad...

Philip Dixon, III

October 22, 2012

A great man. I hope you all are doing well. Warmest Personal Regards.
Sincerely,
Phil (Dallas County DA, July 3, 1973 -Nov. 1, 1976)

George R. Schrader

September 14, 2012

My sympathy and condolences in the loss of Jack Revill. I was saddened by the report.

Jack was a respected and appreciated colleague during my service at the City of Dallas – one who justified over and over my approval of his rehiring. He served the City of Dallas well and I appreciated it.

George R. Schrader
Former City Manager, City of Dallas

Sherri Granado

September 12, 2012

Donna
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Just know he is no longer in any pain and is with his Lord Jesus Christ.

Bennie Johnson

September 12, 2012

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Paula Martinez

September 12, 2012

Blessed are those that had him touch their lives and left his legacy through his children and grand children.

Sharon Sanders

September 11, 2012

Pat, my deepest condolences to you and your family. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers over the coming months. May God be with you.

Angie Rigsby-Garrison

September 11, 2012

Many wonderful teenage memories include Rhonda and Randi's Dad, Mr. Jack Revill. My sincerest condolences at the loss of the leader of the wonderful Revill family.

N C

September 11, 2012

QUALITY, is one of the first words to describe HIM, and there are many others, RIP, wolf !!!!!!

Mona (Martin) Neill

September 11, 2012

Pat, Your family is in our Prayers for God's comfort and love! Chief Revill was a great leader in the DPD and you were a great mentor during my college internship which later lead to 23 yrs with DPD. Hugs and Prayers, Mona and John

Lonny Watson

September 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Revill family. He was a good man and a great role model for a lot of us young officers. Rest in peace, Captain Jack, you made a difference.

Charles Coleman

September 11, 2012

While not unexpected, the news of his passing was no less sad. One of the tallest trees in the forest has fallen. My deepest condolences.

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