Jimmie Jerald Reynolds, 87, of Du Quoin, formerly of Anna, passed away peacefully at 2:34 A.M., Saturday, November 12, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 15, 1935 in Alto Pass, Illinois, the son of Alonzo and Mamie (Darnell) Reynolds.

He married his sweetheart, Dorotha, when he was 17 and she was 16 on February 14, 1953 at Energy, IL and she preceded him in death on April 8, 2022.  They enjoyed 69 blessed years together.

Jimmie served in the Army from 1958-1960.   He retired from SIU as an engineer at the Physical Power Plant.  One of the things he enjoyed doing the most was raising cattle and farming with his son, Steve.  He always looked forward to vacations in Branson and having as many family members around as possible.  Jimmie was a man who believed in prayer and would stop whatever he was doing to pray when anyone was in need.  He was active in his church and participated in many roles including – ushering, teaching classes, building and maintenance around his church.  No matter what he was faced with, he held on to the Lord and his faith in God.  He was a man who was able to maintain a positive outlook in life.  The scripture I Cor. 15:58 describes him well – "be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."

He is survived by one daughter – Karen Holden and husband Gaylen of Du Quoin, five grandchildren – Brandon Reynolds (Traci), Rachel Holden Sargent (Jeremy), Nick Reynolds, Elizabeth Holden Gillespie (Ryan), and Jerald Reynolds, ten great-grandchildren, one brother – Bud Reynolds of Cobden, sisters-in-law – Betty Reynolds of Pulaski, Linda Cook of Makanda, Ann Upchurch of Carbondale, and Betty Jo Raney of Carbondale, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers – Billie, Jack, and Bob, and one son – Steve Reynolds.

Funeral services will be at Noon, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin, IL with Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating.

Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday at the Anna City Cemetery at Anna, IL.

Burial will be in the Anna City Cemetery at Anna, IL.

Military graveside rites will be conducted.

Friends may make memorials to the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.