William C. Revis Jr., retired truck driver
William Chandler Revis Jr., age 86, of Lewes, and formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.
Born in Wilmington, Nov. 15, 1928, Mr. Revis was a son of the late William Chandler Revis Sr. and Lillian (Carter) Revis. He made his career as a professional truck driver and worked first for the Doeskin Company, secondly for 22 years with the 7UP Company and finally for the Crowell Corporation, retiring in 1997.
He was a longtime member of Asbury United Methodist Church in New Castle. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Revis enjoyed boating, fishing and crabbing. He loved visiting and attending activities with his favorite resident of the Mary Campbell Center, Michael D. Luternau. He was a loyal patron of the Lemon Tree restaurant in Lewes, where he enjoyed his daily breakfast visit. A devoted fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Mr. Revis looked forward to cheering on his favorite team each season. He was happiest in the company of his beloved family and will be dearly missed by all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Clara Mae (Rolph) Revis; sisters, Sarah H. Bentley, Elizabeth L. Herbener, Lillian M. Beattie and Frances S. Burris; brother, Samuel M. Revis; a grandson, Michael Revis and his companion, Ruth Ann Brown. Mr. Revis is survived by his children, Cynthia A. Thornton (Gerald) of Louisville, Ky., William A. Revis (Mark) of Bear, and Gary M. Revis (Karen) of Wilmington; seven grandchildren, Gerald C., Scott M. and Jason C. Thornton, Gary M. Revis Jr., Nicholas P. Gonczkowski and Michelle A. Brandli; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitations will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, and again from 10 until 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9th. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Campbell Center, 4641 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.
