He was preceded in death by his four older siblings, Reynold Jr, Elizabeth, Kenneth and Billy. He graduated from Bay City High School, enlisted in the Navy and spent almost four years aboard the USS Wright where he learned aircraft maintenance and many other skills. After the Navy, he attended Texas A & M for a year and then he started working for the Department of Defense at Ellington AFB and Bergstrom AFB where he was a member of the Air Force Reserves 924th CAMS. His career in aircraft maintenance spanned almost forty years and he achieved the rank of Chief Master Sargent.
He had a passion for excellence in what ever he did and believed that "anything worth doing was worth doing right the first time." He had a strong work ethic, a high energy level, and a mechanical mind that he used to develop and invent solutions for all kinds of problems. He could repair almost anything.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Syble; two daughters, Teresa (Bill) Little and Karen Hobbs; grandson Neal(Tonya) Little; two granddaughters Kelly Little and Abbey Hobbs; sister in law Nancy McCalmon and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was devoted to his family and was an outstanding husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed helping his neighbors, fishing, sailing, animals, sports and working on his car.
He lived a wonderful life and told us many stories of his childhood with his family and friends growing up in South Texas and his time in the Navy sailing the oceans. He was dearly loved and will be missed.
