James C. "Buddy" Reynolds

James C. “Buddy” Reynolds July 20, 1951 – July 23, 2020 “I sure do love you…” James C. “Buddy” Reynolds was born on July 20, 1951 in Midway, Texas to Milton and Annie Reynolds. The youngest of fourteen brothers and sisters, Buddy reveled in time spent with his siblings and reminiscing on his childhood on the farm. Tradition was important to him—from Reynolds Family and Friends mission trips that he and his brothers orchestrated, to leading the family in caroling at the Reynolds Christmas—he knew the importance of family, and in return, his family knew the importance of him. On July 31, 1980, Buddy married the love of his life, Sharon Sterling Reynolds, who he fondly referred to as “Baby.” Together, they built a life of love on the east side of Huntsville and raised their three children: his “sweet sons”, James Carroll Reynolds II and Murphy Milton Reynolds, and his “baby girl”, Annie Lee Reynolds. Buddy was well known in his professional career as county commissioner for Precinct 3 in Walker County. In his twenty years serving the community, Buddy helped usher Walker County into the modern era. He was one of the founding members of Walker County Proud, and he was instrumental in building the Robinson-Reynolds Bridge, which connects Walker County from across the Trinity River. Buddy was also an active member of University Heights Baptist Church. Because of this and his roots to the area, Buddy never knew a stranger. Buddy Reynolds was known by everyone and for all the right reasons. He was a man of God. A man of integrity. A man who stood behind his community and truly believed in pouring good into the world. Acts of service and quality time were his “love language.” Buddy was especially fond of his old classmates from Madisonville High School, the Class of 1969, and enjoyed staying in touch with dear childhood friends. In his later years, he spent his weekday mornings at the local McDonalds having coffee with his close friends and brothers. He spent his days keeping busy on the property or helping a friend in need. He spent his afternoons picking up the grandchildren from school and taking them on adventures to the state lake to hike the trails or to the pond for some fishing. One thing was certain—he was fully invested in each moment of his life and lived it to the fullest. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Milton Reynolds; his siblings, sister Sunshine Greer and brother-in-law Roy, sister Beth Spiller and brother-in-law Marvin, brother Walton Reynolds, sister Marie Lohner, brother Jack Reynolds, sister Grace Wall and brother-in-law L.C., and sister Rita Davis; father-in-law, Virgil Sterling, sister-in-law, Carolyn Flores and husband Manny. Buddy is survived by his wife, Sharon Reynolds, of Huntsville; son James Reynolds and wife Jamie Reynolds of Huntsville, son Murphy Reynolds and wife Candice Reynolds of Huntsville, daughter, Annie Reynolds and Ronnie Khou of Huntsville; and three beautiful grandchildren, Paislee Reynolds, James C. “Trace” Reynolds, and Milton “McCoy” Reynolds; mother-in-law Janice Sterling; sister-in-law Janey Reynolds of Midway, brother-in-law Billy Davis of Midway, sister-in-law Barbara Reynolds of High Island, brother Reed Reynolds and wife Betty Ann of Midway, sister Betty Ann Neal and husband Les of Midway, sister Vada Robertson and husband Lee of Azle, sister Rebecca “Becky” Harrell and husband Jim of Midway, brother George Reynolds and wife Betty of Huntsville, brother Glover Goodman “G.G.” Reynolds and wife Nita of Midway; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and greats that he loved dearly. James C. “Buddy” Reynolds passed away at the age of 69 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his wife and children on July 23, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at University Heights Baptist Church in Huntsville, Texas. Burial will follow at Allphin Cemetery in Midway, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider donating to the Support Our Troops Foundation. Memorial condolences may be made to the family online at www.shmfh.com

James C. "Buddy" Reynolds

July 20, 1951 - July 23, 2020