William Donald Reynolds

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of School Crossing Guard Bill Reynolds who passed away on Sunday July 9th, 2023. Bill parted our team just a short while ago in August of 2021. He had recently celebrated his 86th birthday in May. Bill joined our SCF team in 2015. He was always so happy to be at work. Growing up in New York and serving in the Navy brought many stories. The Woodlands community loved him and the children would always give him hugs. His fellow guards loved Bill too. He had such a fantastic outgoing, positive personality and smile that left you wondering why anyone would have a bad day. After a visit with Bill, all worries were wiped aside, only happiness filled your heart.

In 2018 Bill received the “Ironman Award” from the School Safety Division for standing his grounds and protecting the children as a vehicle driver drove right into him. He would not and did not move because he was protecting the children who were still in the crosswalk. He always stated, “These children are my life” making sure to protect them.

He married the love of his life, his fiery red headed wife, Joanne. They would go on many cruises together. On his 80th birthday he went on the longest zip line during his birthday cruise shouting, “Yabba Dabba Do” all throughout the ride. He and Joanne would go to Thai Chi classes to keep fit, they were always inviting others letting them know the benefits of having a healthy body and mind.

A visitation for William will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory may be made to VITAS In-Patient Unit of Rockledge, 5425 South US Highway 1, FL 32955, https://vitascommunityconnection.org/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Reynolds family.