Joe C. Reynolds

Joe C. Reynolds, 81, of Benton, passed away August 2, 2015. Born on November 15, 1933 in Little Rock to Jack and Elva Waddle Reynolds, he was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church. Joe graduated from Little Rock High School and was a Wilson's Tiger. He attended Little Rock Junior College where he played football under Coach Howard Pierce. Joe retired from AP&L after 40 years of service. He was a born entrepreneur who delved into many small business ventures and was a real estate investor throughout his life. He was a 32nd degree Mason for over 50 years, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Tish Reynolds; sons, Jack Reynolds (Kathy) of Pflugerville, Texas and Jeff Reynolds of Fayetteville, Arkansas; daughters, Nancy Richardson (Steve) of Benton and Julie Pruitt (Jamie) of Vilonia; two sisters, Mary Stephens of North Little Rock and Pat Partridge of Plano, Texas; Virginia Inel Reynolds, mother of his four children; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday, August 6 at 10 a.m. at Holland Chapel Baptist Church, 15523 I-30 in Benton, officiated by Rev. Nick Calaway. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 222 W. Pope St., Monticello, Ark. 71655. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Joe's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.