Clarence "Tex" Lee Reynolds Jr.

Clarence was known as “Tex” to his family and friends. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. While stationed at Scott Air Force Base, he met JoAnn Carr at the First Baptist Church in Belleville, Illinois during Labor Day weekend in 1951. He married JoAnn Carr, on December 26, 1951.

As a young man, he was a farmer, while raising his family he worked as an insurance salesman, then he semi-retired to Florida where he began a lawn service and owned and operated a neighborhood convenience store, Tex’s Handy Pantry. His last occupation he worked as a security/safety officer for Pinkerton Security Company.

He was a faithful Christian. He joined the Baptist Church as a youngster and continued his faith throughout his lifetime. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Freeburg, Illinois.

He possessed a vivid personality and was a great storyteller. He made quick friends wherever he went. He was an avid fisherman, who always carried a fishing pole in his car. He was a loving father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. His most precious memories were those spent with his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, JoAnn Marie Reynolds (nee Carr), who died on July 3, 2016; and his parents, Clarence Lee Sr. and Ethel (nee Summers) Reynolds.

Surviving are his children; Jean Ann (Michael) Poniske, of Peoria, Illinois, William Lee (Katie) Reynolds, of Swansea, Illinois, Michael Ray (Patricia) Reynolds, of Smithton, Illinois and Richard Charles Reynolds, of Lehigh Acres, Florida; his grandchildren, Angela Huerta, Christopher Poniske, Daniel (Kasia) Reynolds, JoDee (James) Burrow, Andrea Reynolds, Jeremy (Alicia) Reynolds, Amber (Pascual) Lucas and Jessica (Richard) Maysonet; his great-grandchildren, Diego, Savion, Emilio, Mallory, Clark, Ethan, Anna, Noella, Hartley, Asher, Lizzy and Linnae; one sister, Iva Jean Angel; special nieces, Norma Lee Wadhams and Sharon (Dave) Luebbers as well as a number of dear relatives, friends and neighbors.

Special heartfelt thanks to the dedicated, caring staff and gracious residents of Cambridge House in Swansea, Illinois and Family Hospice of Belleville, Illinois for their loving support and expert care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Family Hospice of Belleville, Illinois or First Baptist Church of Freeburg, Illinois.

Additional condolences may be made online at www.lakeviewfunerlhm.com

Memorial Visitation: Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Freeburg, Illinois, 14 South Monroe Street, Freeburg Illinois.

Memorial Service: Memorial Services will take place following the visitation at 11:00 a.m.

Private family burial in Lake View Memorial Gardens.