Joseph Merritt Revard, age 83, passed away on June 28, 2019 at his home in Edinburg, Virginia.
He was born on February 26, 1936 in Paris, Virginia. After 24 years of service, he retired as a Battalion Chief of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. He enjoyed relaxing at his cabin; being outdoors, fishing, farming and spending time with his grandkids and family.
Predeceased by his parents: Clarence and Marion Revard; his loving wife of 61 years Shirley Carter Revard; a sister: Barbara Mathers and a brother: Benny Mathers.
Survivors include five children: Joseph Merritt Revard, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Hiwassee, VA; James Revard of Stafford, VA; Rachel Hammersley and husband Tom of Woodstock, VA; Daniel Revard and wife Carrie of Dumfries, VA; and Rebecca Early and husband John of Bealeton, VA; one brother: Harvey Mathers and wife Susan of Nokesville, VA; 11 grandchildren: Erin, Erica, Amber, Jamie, Jon, Emily, Jeremy, Ashley, Joseph, Jennifer and Jeb; 13 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA where services will take place on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Pastor George Warden officiating. Interment will follow at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, VA.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or you may donate to: Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St, #405, Winchester, VA 22601 in loving memory of Joseph M. Revard.
Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
