Keith Dennis Revelle, dedicated lifelong employee, fireman

Keith “Julio” Dennis Revelle, 66, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Keith was born in Milford, son of the late Herbert Franklin and Katherine Mae (Brittingham) Revelle.

Keith graduated from Cape Henlopen High School Class of 1977. He would go on to have a dedicated career with Rogers Sign Company in Milton, where he worked for 47 years. Keith was very talented and a perfectionist at applying gold leaf. His gold leaf skills can be seen on many local fire trucks and emergency vehicles. Rogers Sign Company was his second home, and Keith considered his co-workers an extension of his family.

In addition to his career with Rogers Sign Company, Keith was also a dedicated member of Milton Fire Department Station 85, where he served for 50 years. He has also served in the capacities of fire captain and assistant chief.

Keith loved being outdoors, especially bass fishing, deer and turkey hunting, and he thoroughly enjoyed his morning car rides with Mark Jackson.

In addition to his parents, Keith is preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Lynn Revelle.

He is survived by his lifelong companion of 45 years, Shirley Porter; three daughters, Robbin Thompson and husband Matt, Kim Clifton and husband Darrell, and Tricia Hoyt and companion Bobby Jones; four siblings, Steve Revelle, Kim Daley, Pam Walpole and husband Keith, and Lisa Ingram and husband Gary; five grandchildren, Richard Smith and wife Rachel, Miranda Krauss and husband Brandon, Layne Hoyt, and Dawson Clifton and Ashely Clifton; five great-grandchildren whom he adored, Aurora Smith, Jase Smith, Cohen Bowers, Rylan Krauss and Kolton Krauss; a special niece, Cathy Gallo and husband Stacy; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; and his Rogers Sign Company family.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 14, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 416 Federal St., Milton, where a time of visitation for family and friends will begin at noon. Following the memorial service, there will be a procession to Milton Fire Department for final call honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to Milton Fire Department, 116 Front St., Milton, DE 19968; or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.