Billy Revels July 18, 1925 - September 4, 2009

Revels, Billy Joe, 84, passed away on September 4, 2009. He was born on July 18, 1925 in Hackett, AR to James and Nell (Forrester) Revels. Billy joined the U.S. Coast Guard at a young age and was honorably discharged after he was asked to help in a fire and placed in the hospital. From then on he wanted to be a Police Officer like his dad and one day got the opportunity. He worked in the honor guard and as a motorcycle patrol for a while. Most of all he enjoyed walking the streets which allowed him to be in contact with the people he protected. Billy was also a member of Bethany Church of Christ since 1999. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister. Billy is survived by his wife Wilmajean Revels; brother Henry Forrester Revels; step children, Bobby Beck and wife Dianne, Johnny Beck and wife Sally; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services are 2:00PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the funeral home chapel with interment to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.