Donnie L. Reynolds
April 17, 1937 – November 21, 2018
A memorial service to celebrate Don’s life will take place at First Free Will Baptist Church, 620 Moline St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at 12 o’clock noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary
Age 81, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, with his family by his side. Don was born in Neelyville, Missouri on April 17, 1937, the son of the late Jack and Elsa (Long) Reynolds. He served his country honorably for eight years in the United States Airforce. Don was employed at Checker Motor Company, the Kalamazoo Gazette and Hydro Aluminum. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Don also enjoyed bowling. On April 7, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Jeanette A. Charlier, who survives. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, a son, Charles (Diana) Reynolds; sisters, Ellen (Mike) Reyes, Jackie (Mike) Minni, Judy (Patty Doran) Christman and Cindy Lake; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a son, Donnie Reynolds, Jr.; a daughter, Terry Reynolds; sister, Valdean Howard and brother, Larry Reynolds.
We are very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He will be missed by many. Love Chuck and Gloria
All my love & prayers go out to Jeanette & family. Don was a good friend & will surely be missed by a lot of people. I remember all the fun tournaments & nights at the bowling alley.
I remember Uncle Don and Aunt Jeanette coming to our house for a Charlier family Christmas gathering. He had such a laugh! We were in the kitchen that night and I slipped in a small spill on the floor and he caught me right before I smashed my head on the counter corner! My little brother walked in, told us not to dance in the kitchen, and walked out. Uncle Don and I looked at each other and started laughing uncontrollably because of the look on my brothers face. He was just so serious about it. Seems like every time we stopped laughing it would just bubble up again. That is one of my favorite memories of Uncle Don. I am praying for peaceful hearts for Aunt Jeanette, his family, and friend’s. May God bless you all. I’m so sorry for your loss.