Jeffery Thomas "Tom" Reynolds passed away peacefully at 8:06 am on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born on July 17th, 1947 to Walter and Elouise (Reed) Reynolds.
On April 2nd, 1983, Tom married the love of his life Lora Ann (Makemson) Reynolds. Tom is survived by his wife of 35 years, 4 daughters, Vicki (Skip Wheeler) Reynolds, Amanda (Lino) Ponce, Elizabeth (Nate) Hallett, and Charley Reynolds, 6 grandchildren Madison, Alejandro, Hannah, Samuel, Lia, and Jonathan. Also surviving Tom is his mother-in-law Judy Makemson, 2 brothers-in-law, Bill (Teresa) Makemson and David (Lisa) Makemson, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews and 2 special "daughters" Natasha Bailey, and Heather Price.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Robert Makemson, 2 sisters Mary Bea (Charles) and Pam, 1 brother Walter and 3 nephews.
In his younger years, Tom had worked at the Catlin IGA, and then he went to work for Hyster/NACCO. Tom was employed at Hyster for 41 years, then had to retire due to health reasons. During his years at Hyster, he had worked at both plants in Danville and made many friends there over the years. He also gained 2 more special "daughters" Kelly Jo Lowe and Rachel Duitsman.
Tom enjoyed fishing, watching sports on t.v. and he dearly loved watching his grandchildren play the summer sports. Special thanks to all the CNAs and nurses at Gardenview Manor. Another thanks to Harbor Light Hospice Care.
A celebration of Toms life will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, February 4, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 North Vermilion St Danville, IL 61834 with Miles Clark officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019 from Noon-3 PM at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery. Please join Toms family in sharing photos and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com
Services Visitation Sunday February 3, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Monday February 4, 2019 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834
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