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William Revell Obituary
August 18, 1944 - November 13, 2020
Columbia, South Carolina - William Crosswell Revell, Jr., 76, of Columbia, SC passed November 13, 2020 following a long illness. Born in Georgetown County, SC on August 18, 1944, Bill was the only child of William C. and Annie Britton Revell.
He attended Wofford College and received a degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a commercial designer for several department stores in the southeast including Richs, Macys and Belks. His talents were showcased in storefront windows and memorable holiday displays. He later joined Donn's on Millwood where he had a loyal client base for many years. Bill had a legion of friends, all of whom enjoyed sharing outrageous stories associated with his company.
He is survived by his life partner of 29 years, Terry Floyd; cousins, Susann Ervin of Florence and Junius Finklea of Santee.
A celebration at the home will be held when safe to do so. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Bill requested friends to consider a Christmas gift to the pet rescue organization of one's choice.
Elmwood Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting the family.
www.elmwoodfhcolumbia.com
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Katie Cauthen
November 12, 2022
Sweet Mr. Bill - He showed me kindness when he didn´t have to. He saw something in me that I didn´t see in myself. He was encouraging and warm. What a wonderful man and a blessing. I am honored to have cross his path in life. Prayers of love and strength to Terry and his family!
Ann Williams Frankovich
February 23, 2021
I knew Bill many years ago. He was a great person. I’ll never forget the first time I saw him feed Winston(I think) from his moms fine China. He was part of our family for a long time! I’m glad he met Terry and had a great life!!!!
Dianne McManus Monaghan
November 29, 2020
Bill was one of my best and truest friends at LSH. He was always there when needed and was so much fun. He spent many hours hauling us girls around. I contacted Billy several years ago by phone. It was so good to catch up....wish I had insisted on our getting together for lunch. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry.
Peggy B Hope
November 29, 2020
My husband, sons and I loved "Mr. Bill" and send you our heartfelt sympathies. I met him in the late 1970's at Rich's and in the years that followed we enjoyed many adventures. Bill had exquisite taste and tremendous style, he could turn a closet into a master bedroom that would be featured in Architectural Digest ! We loved his Southern witticisms, his shoes, his belly laughs and the inevitable eye rolls. He was a precious soul and a lovely gentleman. Terry we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy and Randy Hope and sons
Katie Cauthen
November 19, 2020
I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Bill's passing. He was an absolutely lovely man. He was kind, accepting, encouraging, and engaging with a wicked sense of humor. I will always remember what a wonderful man he was when he didn't have to be. My world is a little less colorful without him. Prayers of love and strength to you, Terry.
Connie Harper Parker-Gatti
November 19, 2020
Bill and I were close friends at Lancaster HS and in college. Sorry we didn’t stay in touch. We went to see movies together. We had lots of fun in our classes we had together. Especially remember French with Ms McManus. We got called down for talking.
Vickie Barron
November 18, 2020
Terry, I was sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I always enjoyed our visits when he came to the Coumadin clinic at Columbia Heart. He was a loving, caring, sweetheart! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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