Oren L. Revels, 73, lifelong resident of Arcadia, Florida, passed away with his family by his side on January 15, 2013. Oren was born November 29, 1939 in Wauchula, Florida. He served our country in the US Army. Oren was a member of the Eagles and the AmVets. He spent most of his working life as a Heavy Equipment Operator/ Mechanic in the construction industry. Over the years, he also worked for Singletary Concrete/Cemex in Sebring and Bradenton and as a Ranch hand. Oren was one of the first EMS responders in Arcadia and oversaw the department in DeSoto County. Oren was an avid fisherman, often competing in Bass tournaments, well into his older days when he switched to shark fishing. He enjoyed taking his children on these excursions and even as they grew into their 30's, still insisted on baiting their hooks. He was a very loving father, brother, grandpa and friend to many and will be deeply missed. Oren is survived by his son, Oren (Carol) Revels, Jr., of Okeechobee, Florida, daughters; Karen Keene, of Lake Buffum, Florida, Sharon Waldron and Kathy Revels, both of Arcadia, Florida, Tammy Hendrickson, of LaBelle, Florida, sisters; Margaret (Ken) Crider, of Georgia, Colleen Donaldson, of Port Charlotte, Florida, Faye Eller, of South Carolina, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Oren was preceded in death by his father, Merle Revels, parents, Ellis C. and Doris L. Sullivan, brother, Jimmie Sullivan and son, Monte Revels. The family will accept friends from 11-12pm, Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia, Florida, followed by a 12pm service. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery.