Jerry L. Reynolds

Jerry Lee Reynolds passed away April 19, 2024 at the age of 86 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born in Cape Girardeau County to James Dudley and Dora Johnson Reynolds on December 27, 1937. He was the middle of three sons. He graduated from College High School in 1955. He and Lillie "Lil" Mae Propst were married on November 23, 1958 at Red Star Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Together they raised three sons. When his sons were in Boy Scouts, he was a boy Scot leader. In 1959, he joined the National Guard. He had worked at Unnerstal Drug Store, Riverside Lumber and Southeast Lumber. He owned Southeast Lumber for several years before selling it, he had J.L. Reynolds Construction and built several homes. He was Cape County Assessor for 36 years. He had been President in Cape Jaycees, President of his Rotary Club Cape Girardeau. He was a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary Club. He also served on the City Council when he was younger. When he was Assessor he had been President and was on two boards. He was on the county employees retirement fund and on the Missouri Association of Counties Board. He was chosen as one of the outstanding young men of Missouri. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather and friend. Jerry was a member at Cape Elks for over 50 years. He was a member at Kimbeland Country Club and Cape Jaycees Golf Club, where they enjoyed playing. He was a member of the VFW. He and Lil were members of Red Star Baptist Church from 1958 to 2010. In 2010, they began attending Cape County Cowboy Church. Jerry was so proud of his sons and grandsons. He carried a small bible in his car and went to the North County Park and read it often. Jerry is survived by his wife Lil of 65 1/2 years; son, Mark (Shaina) Darrin Reynolds, brother, J.D. (Marge) Reynolds, step-sister-in-law, Ruth Farrow; sister-in-law, Karen Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Scott Douglas Reynolds, Michael David Reynolds, brother, Larry Reynolds, step-father, Laurence Farrow, step-brother, Dean Farrow and Ivan Farrow. My family would like to thank Gerald and Clarice Jones for their help and support. Also, all Jerry's friends who offered to help. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Red Star Food Pantry or the SEMO Food Bank. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Ford and Sons Funeral Home Mt. Auburn in Cape Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the funeral home with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Jerry L. Reynolds

December 27, 1937 - April 19, 2024