Mr. Roy Bernard Revels

February 24, 1943 - July 13, 2021

Brother Roy B. Revels departed his earthly home on June 13, 2021, at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, TX. Roy was born on February 24, 1943, in Waldo, AR to Christine Foster and John B. Revels. Roy graduated from Columbia High School in 1963. After graduation he served in the United States Army for 2 years. Upon discharge, he returned to Magnolia and began working at Firestone (Amfuel) and retired after 39 years. During this time, he studied television electrical repair through DeVry Institute Correspondence. Roy was a member of Trinity C.M.E Church serving as an Usher until his health declined. Roy met and married Octavia Reed on March 24, 1967, and five children were born to this union. During this union he was coined the name of “Uncle Raw” by some special nieces. Roy was known for his quiet and laid-back spirit. He loved to laugh and joke with everyone. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Christine Foster, John B. Revels, and Minnie Revels, daughter Brenda Michelle Revels, three brothers and one sister. Roy leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years Octavia, four children: Charles (Shonda) of Magnolia; Tina (Kenny) Johnson of Brandon MS; Tracy (Nadine) of Denver, CO; Roy Jr (Angela) of Texarkana, AR; 2 brothers, Paul Ray of Stamps, AR, Austin (Marilyn) of Denver, CO; 4 sisters, Dorothy Gordon, South Haven, MS; Pauline Revels, Lincoln, AL; Rosemary (Tommy) Henry of Stamps, AR; Kathy (Bill) McNeil of Lewisville, AR, 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 1 great grand button, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Saturday, July 24th, 2021, at West Cemetery in Magnolia, AR, at 11:00 a.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Visitation will be Friday, July 23rd, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required to Wear A Mask While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.