Bobby Gene Reynolds

Bobby Gene Reynolds, 84, born to John H. & Mattie Corrine Reynolds on August 31, 1930 in Bronson, Tx., experienced the full rest of God as he went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on June 3, 2015. We are betting that the love of his life of 60+ years, Mary, was next in line to welcome him! Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Emma Whitman Reynolds, as well as his parents, three brothers: Tom, John & Bubba Reynolds, and a sister: Lelia Beth Maxfield. Bobby is survived by his son, Gene B. Reynolds; and two daughters, Debbie Keil and husband Don; Linda Peterson and husband Glenn; and his grandchildren: Kimberly and Susie Reynolds; Carrie Mentz and husband Bryan, Lisa Keil and David Keil; Jeanette & Matthew Peterson. Bobby is also survived by a sister: Joy Baker as well as several nieces & nephews. In 1952 Bobby got his BBA from the University of Houston. In 1953 he started a great career at Gulf Oil Corporation. The company merged with Chevron in the early 80’s and soon after he elected to take an early retirement. Bobby and Mary retired to Elkins Lake in Huntsville in 1988. Bobby placed his faith in Jesus Christ in the early 1960’s. Wherever Bobby attended church, he was faithful to serve there. Friends for life were cultivated at Grace Methodist Church. In 1970 he and Mary began going to Spring Branch Community Church where they grew in their faith through Biblical teaching from the pulpit and in Sunday school. They were also as well a part of Bible studies with friends. When they moved to Huntsville Bobby and Mary continued to serve the Lord at Huntsville Bible Church and were part of its merger to Fellowship of Huntsville Church. Bobby was a faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather, who always put the Lord and his family first, encouraging his family to do the same. He also was intentional about enjoying his family, taking them on summer vacations even when money was tight. They found a little place called Neals’ Vacation Lodges on the Frio River that became a tradition and memory maker. Bobby was a man of great integrity, of intentional commitment, of loving provision and sacrifice. He was manly enough to have a tender heart and strong enough to keep his knee bended in prayer. Bobby will mostly be remembered for his loving and sacrificial care for his beloved Mary during her lengthy illness. He did so without ever murmuring a complaint but with a servant’s heart, showing his family what love looks like. He exemplified 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 to his family. We will all miss his loving care, his stories, his humor, all the ways he’d “rig” things and especially his most tender heart. But we won’t miss him forever for those who are in Christ do not mourn as those without hope. We will see you in our home in heaven! Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM, Saturday, June 6, 2013 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 Normal Park, Huntsville. The celebration of Bobby’s life will be at 2:30 PM, Sunday, June 7, 2013 at Fellowship of Huntsville Church, 3895 Highway 30 West, Huntsville. His pallbearers will be his grandchildren. The family would like to thank those who helped care for Bobby at The Lexington Center for the last year and a half. What a blessing you were to him and to us. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Huntsville Church or to Heart to Heart Hospice Care. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

Bobby Gene Reynolds

August 31, 1930 - June 3, 2015