Wilburn Ray Reynolds

Wilburn Ray Reynolds Age: 78 years A resident of rural Ozark, IL. Passed away Friday afternoon, January 11, 2008, at 2:31 PM at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. Ray was born December 7, 1929 on the family farm near Ozark, IL. He was the son of Frank Reynolds and Norma (West) Reynolds. Ray was united in marriage to Alice M. (Watkins) on August 16, 1952 in Whiting, Indiana. Together, they enjoyed over 55 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by: a Daughter ƒ?" Karen Stearns, and her husband Ken, of Morris, IL 2 Sons ƒ?" Wesley Reynolds of Concord, CA Keith Reynolds, and his wife Trish, of Griffith, IN 4 Grandchildren - Jennifer Gross, and her husband Scott, of Morris, IL Amanda Reynolds of Schererville, IN Tanya Reynolds of Hobart, IN Allison Reynolds of Concord, CA 4 Great Grandchildren - Destiny Reynolds of Schererville, IN Jada Gross of Morris, IL Ashlyn Reynolds of Hobart, IN Kohen Gross of Morris, IL a Nephew - John Robert Reynolds of Winter Park, FL In addition to his Parents, Ray was preceded in death by: a Granddaughter ƒ?" Melissa DeLache 2 Brothers ƒ?" Paul R. Reynolds and Vic Reynolds 2 Sisters - Mildred Reynolds and June Hudson Ray was a graduate of the Vienna High School. He was employed for approx. 31 years as a spray painter at the Ford Assembly Plant in Hegewisch, IL until his retirement in November 1982. At that time, Ray & Alice returned to Southern Illinois and made their home on the family farm near Ozark, IL. As a youth, Ray was baptized at the Ozark United Pentecostal Church. Ray had a very loving and giving nature. He never met a stranger and always went out of his way to help others. He dearly loved his family and especially cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, feeding his fish, ginseng hunting, and tending to his animals. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 15, 2008, at 1 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Bro. Stan Watkins and Bro. Darrell Ford will officiate. Burial will be in the Reynoldsburg Cemetery, near Tunnel Hill, IL. Friends may call from 6 PM ƒ?" 8 PM Monday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Wilburn Ray Reynolds

December 7, 1929 - January 11, 2008