of Mayflower, AR
January 15, 1944 - September 20, 2024
Sammy ''Sam'' Lynn Reynolds Sr of Mayflower, AR (previously of Conway, AR) left this earth for his heavenly home Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5 pm with his wife and children at his side. He was born in Hattieville, AR on Saturday, January 15, 1944 to the late William Artie and Annice Lucille (McReynolds) Reynolds.
Sam was a born again Christian and was baptized in 1957 in a pond at Hattieville. He grew up in Hattieville and graduated from Wonder View High School in May 1962. After graduation, he moved to Hammond, Indiana and worked as a gas station attendant and in construction before settling at Youngstown Steel Mill. He met his future wife in Hammond at Jim's Drive-In on Saturday, March 23, 1963 and married her on Friday, May 01, 1964. In 1968 they relocated to Morrilton, AR where he worked at the cotton mill. In September 1969 he was hired by Kimberly-Clark (Conway Mills) to be on the startup team in 1970 as a maintenance man/line leader and was eventually promoted to Mill Supervisor in 1975 and remained in this position until he retired in 2000. In the 70's he drove a church bus, picking up kids for several years while attending Bethel Baptist Church. He last attended New Hope Baptist Church on Hwy 64 E. He loved to read, listen to music, sing, play his guitar and spend time with his family. He was a jokester and loved to play pranks and tell stories. He became a Mason in 1975 and was a 30th degree Master Mason of the Green Grove Lodge 107 upon his death.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, William ''Hick'' Reynolds, Kay Mac Reynolds, Dickie Reynolds, Barry ''Hootie'' Reynolds and Randall ''Hot Rod'' Reynolds and his sister, Ruth Elaine Greer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Bertha, of 60 years; His son, Sammy Reynolds, Jr (Johnette) and his daughter, Karen Reynolds Bartlett (Kevin). He has two grandsons, Stephen and Christopher Reynolds (Ayslynn). He has three surviving siblings, Eddie Reynolds (Carolyn), Allene Johnson and Rita Jones (Joe) and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Special thanks to Crystal Barnett and her staff at Seeds of Love and Faith in Greenbrier where he spent the last few months of his life and was cared for and loved by all who worked there. Thank you to Superior Rehab and Nursing in Conway where he spent several months in rehab and was well cared for there as well.
There will be no visitation per his request. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Conway on Hwy 64 E. In lieu of flowers, we request you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation in Sam's name or to your favorite charity.
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28 Condolence(s)
Lynn Snow -Curtis
Friday, September 27, 2024
My sincere condolences to all of you!!! I'm sorry I couldn't be there. I love y'all and my prayers are with you.
Barbara Snow-Cottrell
Thursday, September 26, 2024
My condolences, love and prayers go out to Aunt Butch, Karen and Sammy.
I loved Uncle Sam and his stories and jokes.
God be with you all at this sad time.
Kelli King Dalton
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Sending all the love, hugs & prayers to your precious family. Sam & his family were so very precious to my family & our entire childhood. So many wonderful memories. He was a blessing to us all! XOXO
Terrence Ruth Sr
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
My prayers and condolences go out to the Reynolds family. God bless.
Stella Reynolds
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Sam was the best! Best Supervisor, best storyteller and friend. Bertha, know that you and your family are in my prayers. Y’all remember the good times!
Oscar Westhoff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Prayers and condolences for the families. Sam will be missed by many.
Russ/Lois Poteet
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
We are truly sorry for your loss. Will miss his abuse of my intelligence, but thankful for the music CDs
that he painstakingly put together for us. God bless you...
Bonnie Holloway
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
TO THE REYNOLD'S FAMILY: I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Arlene Jolly
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Bertha, Sammy, Karen and family:
I read that Sam, a very special friend of our family, has passed away. He was a joy and blessing to know and we have many special and treasured memories of each of you when we lived in Conway. Sam was a faithful Christian friend and so much fun to be around. Prayers for your family in this great loss. Love to each of you from our family.
Linda Davis
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Bertha, Sammy, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Sam because he could always make us laugh. He was a good person, good friend, good boss.
Linda Dollar
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Sending prayers of comfort to Sam’s family. Sam was a great supervisor at KC, always kind and a jokester, he always talked so lovingly of his family and I know he will be missed.
Teresa Brainard
Monday, September 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Sam was a good and kind man. Praying for his wife and family.
Pamela White
Monday, September 23, 2024
My condolences and prayers are with the family. Mr. Reynolds was a sweet man. I loved seeing him and his wife in Harps.
Terry Williams
Monday, September 23, 2024
Sammy & family, I'm so sorry for your loss Mom & I will be praying for you all.
Dorinda Lendennie (previously Sowell )
Monday, September 23, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Patty Flowers
Monday, September 23, 2024
So sorry to hear this . Sam was a great person. Prayers for y’all
Debbie S Tucker
Monday, September 23, 2024
Sammy Eddie and family, so sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s Peace and Comfort for you and your families. Praying the memories of Sam sustain you as you go on without him. Your friend, Debbie Tucker
Wanda McCorkle
Monday, September 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will be deeply missed.
I worked with Sam at KC he was always the nicest guy to work with.
Cindy Reynolds Upchurch
Monday, September 23, 2024
Butch, Sam, and Karen. Big Sam was something else. He had the best hugs how I loved him. I remember we was going to sing a special at Hattieville Baptist Church one Sunday. I wanted to practice with him before that day. He met me at the JC Penney Store parking lot at Conway. When he got there, I climb in his truck and we practice our song "The Little Mountain Church." I was so excited to be singing with him that Sunday. I can only imagine what it was like when he crossed over and saw family that was already there and Jesus. What a celebration. Knowing one day that we will all be joined together just makes heaven that much sweeter. Just know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Sponer
Monday, September 23, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Can you imagine the family reunion in heaven going on and all of the fun No more sorrow and pain just happiness. What a day that will be when we can join in with them all. We will continue to pray for you all in the days ahead.
Jason & Sandy
Tammy Johnson Stewart
Monday, September 23, 2024
Aunt Butch,Karen,and Little Sam we are praying for y’all. Uncle Sammy was one of a kind. I will all ways cherish the visits me and momma had with him. He was still telling his jokes. He was so proud of his family. He would tell us stories of you all. We love you and are all ways here for you.
Evelyn Torrado
Monday, September 23, 2024
Sam Reynolds.... Was One Of A kind!!
Always Had An Wonderful Smile. He Was So Kind And Friendly To Everyone. He Was Someone Who Helped To Make Working At Kimberly Clark A Joy To Be A Part Of. There's Many More Wonderful Things That I Could Say About Sam.... But, Then Again...If You Knew Him... You Already Know!! Sending Hugs And Prayers To His Family and Everyone Who's Life He Touched.
Cynthia L Mathias
Sunday, September 22, 2024
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything let me know.
Ruby C Victory
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Sammy will be missed by so many people.I loved the years I worked with him.Praying for Bertha and all his family.
Steven Horton
Saturday, September 21, 2024
I looked up to Sammy! Used to come visit. I’m a better man knowing him! May you have calm winds and fallow seas!
Marilyn Whitley
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Sending prayers for Sam's Family...everyone has a Sam Story
Anita Ferrell
Saturday, September 21, 2024
I’m so sorry about Sam. He was a wonderful supervisor and friend. Prayers for the family!
Anita Ferrell
Genevs Massey
Saturday, September 21, 2024
With a sad heart, I just saw where my friend, Sam, received hiss heavenly body, and he is singing in the choir. My condolences to his sweet family
We spent many working hours at Kimberly Clark.