James Alan Reynolds

James (Jim or Jimmy) Alan Reynolds On August 9, 2024, Jim passed away peacefully of natural causes, comforted by his daughter and the staff at Bear Creek Healthcare in DeQueen, Arkansas. Jim was 92.
Jim was born on June 4, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, the fourth child of John Asa Reynolds and Twila Fay Reynolds (nee Harvey.)
At the age of thirteen, Jim moved with his family to a dairy farm in Vincentown, New Jersey. Jim eagerly rose before dawn to milk the cows before heading to school. Jimmy graduated from Vincentown High School in 1948 and went to Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a dental technician. 
Jimmy married Joan Elizabeth Anderson on March 16, 1957. The couple had four children. The family attended the United Methodist Church in Vincentown. From 1969 to 1976, the family lived in California and in Arizona. Jim finally found his happy spot in rural Arkansas, moving to Polk County in 1977 to purchase a 40-acre farm. 
Jim and Joan enjoyed square dancing during the 1980s. Jim sold Fuller Brush, Raleigh, and Watkins products for many years, but he loved working in his vegetable garden most of all. Over the years, Jim, a true dog-lover, also nurtured many beloved beagles and corgis. 
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; older sister, Delores Jean Zweig; two older brothers, Jack Reynolds and Bill Reynolds; his wife, Joan Reynolds; and his youngest daughter, Leslie Joann Smith (nee Reynolds). 
Jim is survived by daughter, Mary Beth Ditzel of Cove; son, Tom Reynolds of Siloam Springs; and son, Scott Reynolds of Cove; he is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Jimmy was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved the people of Arkansas, especially Polk County, where he was made to feel welcome from day one. Special thanks are due to the community at Bear Creek Healthcare: You loved him like family and gave him a caring quality of life. God bless you all.
The world was made brighter by Jim’s contagious smile, and he will be greatly missed. 
Final arrangements have been made with Wilson-Robison Funeral Home, England, AR.

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