It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald "Jim" Reynolds, better known by his loved ones as Jim, on April 24, 2025. Born on November 3, 1949, to his late parents Gerald Reynolds and Juanita (Newlin) Robert in Robinson, Ill.

Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Reynolds; daughter Mikki (Dan) Feierabend, son Shannon Burns (Diane), grandchildren Caleb and Amanda, sister Leah Owen, brother Mark Reynolds, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Also included are step-brothers Russell and Steve Silvers, and step-sister Linda Bergherm, all residing in Indiana.   Jim was predeceased by both parents, bonus mom Delores Reynolds and sister Shila Koepke.  

No formal services are planned, per his request.   
Family would like to suggest a donation to any Veterans organization of your choosing in lieu of flowers or cards, since being a Veteran was a large part of how Dad lived his life while he was here.   

Rest easy now, Dad.. we've got it from here.  We love you, miss you so much and will look for you among the stars until we see you again.

Feel no guilt in laughter, he’d know how much you care.

Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share.

You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to.

He’d hope that you could carry on the way you always do.

So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared,

The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.

Let memories surround you, a word someone may say

Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day,

That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here,

And fills you with the feeling that he is always near.

For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart

And he will live forever locked safely within your heart.

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