Jackie Reynolds

REYNOLDSVILLE, Ill. — Jackie Leon Reynolds, 87, of Reynoldsville died Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at his home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Reynoldsville, the son of John and Viola Meisenheimer Reynolds. He married the love of his life, Deloris Foster, on Sept. 8, 1951, in Wolf Lake, Illinois.

Jackie is survived by his loving wife, Deloris Reynolds of Reynoldsville; children, Rodney (Vicki) Reynolds of Wolf Lake, Jackie (Jay) Jennings of Reynoldsville and Grey (Amy) Reynolds of Reynoldsville; grandchildren, Adam (Marissa) Reynolds, Sara (Joey) Choate, Lara Reynolds, Jonathan (Betsy) Oxford, Justin Wilson, Joseph Kelley, Jessie (Andrew) Livesay and Valley Reynolds; 15 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Cynthia Gay; three brothers; and two sisters.

Jackie retired in 1996 from ABF Freight Lines. During his time there, he drove 1 million miles without an accident and received an award. After retiring, he worked for Randy Myers Farms driving a truck until last year. For many years, he was sure to always attend his grandchildren's many sporting events at Shawnee, Anna, and Cobden, Illinois, schools.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service hour at noon Wednesday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Illinois. Everyone attending is required to wear a face covering and observe social-distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the building will be kept to 50 people at a time.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Jonesboro cemetery.

To view the obituary and leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.