Russell F. Revelle, Sr.

Published 1:28 pm Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Franklin – Russell F. Revelle, Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October

19, 2011. He was born on April 13, 1923. He was pre-deceased by his father Robert Percy Revelle, his mother Elisabeth Simmons Revelle, and his wife of 63 years Raybe Oldham Revelle. Left to cherish their memories of him; his son, Russell F. “Floyd” Revelle, Jr. and his wife, Tina; his daughter, Ginger Revelle Baum, and her husband, Bob; two grandchildren; Floyd Keith Revelle (Valerie) and Jonathan Clark Mobley; his two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Megan Revelle; a sister, Hazel Bryant (Raymond) and a dear friend, Bessie Shiflette. He was a WWII Veteran and a retiree of Union Camp Corporation. He is a former member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church and a current member of Oasis in the Desert Church. Visitation will be held at the Oasis in the Desert Church, 1315 Carrsville Highway (Airway Shopping Center), from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 21st. His homegoing service will be Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11: 00 a.m. followed by burial at Southampton Memorial Park. Dr. Robert L Baum, Pastor, will officiate. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Russell’s name to the Oasis in the Desert Church, P.O. Box 1190, Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.