Larry Franklin Reynolds' Obituary
Larry Franklin Reynolds, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:22 P.M. on Wednesday (12-29-2021) at St. John’s Hospital Springfield, IL.
Larry was born on November 11, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the son of Alfred Coleman Reynolds and Minerva Louise (Gifford) Reynolds. He married Sharon Sue Ferguson on May 19, 1962 in Decatur, IL.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Union Local 965 and he loved to go fishing.
Larry is survived by his wife Sharon of almost 60 years of marriage, son: Brian Kent Reynolds and wife Sharon Rene of Blue Mound, IL.; 3 brothers: Alfred Reynolds and wife Carla of Mt. Zion, IL, Howard Reynolds and wife Barbara of Decatur, IL, and Mike Reynolds and wife Vicki of Decatur, IL.; sister: Lisa Kaye Tate and husband Mike of Cerro Gordo, IL, and four grandchildren: Zachary Charles Pierce, Paige Simone Pierce, Brooke Kathleen Santos, Tara Brooke Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Tammie Sue Pierce, two brothers: Jerry Reynolds and Donald Reynolds, and sister: Shirley Swanson.
Per Larry's wishes there will be no services.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to American Heart Association.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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