John R. Revel, 81
DELMAR - John Robert "Bob" Revel died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at his home in Delmar. Born in Gumboro, he was a son of the late Carl Edward Revel and Mahaley Revel Cash.
In his early days, he worked as a long-haul truck driver then later worked as a construction foreman.
He is survived by his children, Amy Hixon, Angie Meyer, Laurie Short, Amy Swiezy, Debbie Phillips, Jamie Kilburn, Rickie Sutton, Bruce Revel, Mike Phillips and David Phillips; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth McDougal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Lutz Revel; and sons, John Robert Revel Jr. and Michael Alan Revel.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Pittsville Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.