Johnny Revell

Obituary for Johnny “Reggie” Revell Memorial services for Johnny “Reggie” Revell, 55, of Roswell will be held at 2pm Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Washington Avenue Fellowship with Pastor Randy Reeves officiating. Reggie passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at his home. Reggie was born April 21, 1953 to William Kenneth Revell and Geraldine Waller, in Olney, TX. He relocated to Roswell in 1986. Reggie obtained his degree in jazz theory and composition from the University of North Texas. He was an accomplished musician and a former President of Roswell Chapter of the Federation of the Blind. “He was the best musician in town”. Reggie played at Furr’s Family Dining on South Main Street since 1995 until their closing. “Be sure to tip your waitresses here at Furr’s, oh their wonderful to me, ya man, they work real hard, they’re the best by far so leave them lots of money, and me too.” He also played for Washington Avenue Baptist Church, but his favorite audience had been the preschoolers at Trinity Preschool where he lead the morning music session. “I love it. I love watching those little ones, they are the neatest things in the world.” He would say. Although he experienced moments of frustration with things that he was not able to do, like drive a car, he was for the most part, happily content with his life and who he was as a person. “I tell people if you like me great,” he would say with a mischievous gleam in his eye. “And if you don’t like me, you’ve got bad taste.” The last six month Reggie had been playing at Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant. He is survived by three sons; Nathan, Jessie and Casey Revell all of Florida, one daughter; Jade Revell of Illinois, one brother; Ronnie Revell of Roswell and his special lifetime friend Janelle Robinson of Roswell. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents William Revell and Geraldine Waller, a nephew; Bobby Revell and one brother; Kenneth Revell. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Johnny Revell

April 21, 1953 - October 8, 2008