He was retired from Burlington Industries and was a farmer. He was united in Holy Wedlock to Margaret Tate-Reverand in 1949. To that union sixteen children were born. He loved gardening, listening to blues music (especially B. B. King), taking care of and spending time with his family. He was known throughout the community as the man to call if you needed a hand. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Revels, Jr. and Leon Revels; one son, Tracey Wayne Reverand and three daughters, Erma Jean Briggs, LaSandra Moore and Linda Reverand.
Survivors include five sons, Bobby Sims of Warren, Willie Reverand, Jr. of Chicago, IL, Ahmad (Jewlina) Rahman of Little Rock, Jewel (Lovett) Reverand of North Little Rock and Marvin (Schmira) Reverand of Memphis, TN; seven daughters, Debra (Howard) Nathaniel of Little Rock, Patricia Reverand of Pine Bluff, Joyce Reverand of Little Rock, Jacqueline (Casey) Jones of Warren, Courtney Sanders and Chyrel (Kenneth) Henry both of Little Rock and Anita (Undra) Lambert of Pearland, TX; forty eight grandchildren, fifty six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Selma Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Robin Brooks-Hawkins
DERMOTT, AR Monday, May 29, 2017 Our family will truely miss, Honey Punch... your family have our sincerest condolences... God is in control... Stay blessed...Yolanda Guevara
Little Rock, AR Saturday, May 27, 2017 Patricia (Reverand) while you were my neighbor, you, your Sister and your children were always getting together for family gatherings. You're such a great group of people and I'm sure that your father had a lot to do with attitude you all have about the unity of family and faith in Jesus Christ. Family, please keep having reunions and fun gatherings. Don't let someone going "home" be the only reason you get together. My family and I pray that God will continue to BLESS you, strengthen you and let you feel His Peace and His Presence as you go through this time.Annette Gardner
Tillar, AR Friday, May 26, 2017 My heart was sadden when I learned of the loss of your father. He was a good man and a helper, and father to lots of us. We loved him ,and we love all of you. May God bless and keep the family. AnnetteAnnette Gardner
Tillar, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 To the Reverend family, I know it's hard to loose a loved one,but think about the good things your father has done for so many people, and if they feel as I do it was well appreciated.Your dad(Mr Punch) was a father to the fatherless and always had an encouraging word, we welcomed his wisdom and loved him as our father. Thanks for sharing him, Now we must all look to God for strength. I love all of you.Easter Revels Walker
Dermott, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 Things may happen around you, and things may happen to you, but the only things that really count are the things that happen in you, i love you, your neice.Major & Floria Washington
Dumas, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 Thinking of you in your time of loss. May the Lord bless and keep you. Major & Floria Washington