John Arch Revercomb

John Arch Revercomb

John Revercomb Obituary

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John Arch Revercomb, 38, of Deerfield died Friday night, November 2, 1990, as a result of a truck accident near Harrisonburg.

He was born December 19, 1951 at Staunton, a son of John H. Jr. and Dorothy (Phillips) Revercomb.

He was a member of Deerfield Baptist Church and was employed as a truck driver and farmer.

In addition to his mother of Deerfield, survivors include a brother, William P. Revercomb of Deerfield.

A service will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday at the residence by the Rev. George T. Yoder, with burial at the Revercomb family cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Wallace Clifton, Ronnie Deal, Victor Ruleman, Jake and Lewis Armstrong, Ricky Jack, Bruce Cole and Hal McWhorter.

Memorials may be made to the Deerfield Rescue Squad.



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