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Garland Lyle Reynolds went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 92. Garland was born on October 5, 1928 to parents, Garland Calvin and Gladys Elizabeth Reynolds in Marienville, PA. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Thelma Louise Reynolds; parents, Garland and Gladys Reynolds; and sister, Jean Kisor. Garland is survived by children, Susan Veale (Stephen Veale), and David Reynolds (Donna Reynolds); grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Eric, Robert, Chase, Elizabeth, Alexandra and all of their partners. He is also survived by great grandsons, John Travis, Ashton, Logan and Daxton. Born in Marienville, PA. Lyle graduated from Marienville High School, valedictorian of his class, in 1946. He joined the US Air Force in 1950 where he was stationed in Guam. Lyle was discharged in 1952 and relocated to San Antonio, Texas where he began working as an analyst for the United States Security Service at Kelly AFB. Lyle loved to bowl, became a member of the fraternal Order of the Sons of Hermann and it was here, in San Antonio, he met Thelma Louise Watts who also worked at Kelly AFB. On March 5, 1955 they were married at Southside Christian Church. Lyle and Louise had two children, David Lyle and Susan Louise. Lyle was an active church member throughout his life, first at Southside Christian Church, then Marbach Christian Church and finally South Memorial Christian Church. He was treasurer at Marbach Christian Church for many years, served as elder, chairman of the board, trustee, and served in other capacities as needed. Lyle loved the Lord and his faith was unquestioned. He served from his heart. He spoke from his heart. Lyle loved to fish at the coast alongside Louise. Many family vacations were spent first, in Corpus Christi and then in Rockport where Lyle and Louise found their dream vacation condo. The condo was not for fishing as much as it was for family. Lyle and Louise loved having a full condo with kids, grandkids, and friends. Lyle mentored many a youngster on the intricacies of fishing, or throwing horseshoes or playing Yahtzee. Lyle was a man of God in every sense of the word. His faith held strong throughout his life but especially the last 6 years as he and Louise went through a number of health challenges. We praise God for the blessing of Garland Lyle Reynolds, husband, father, grandpa, uncle, friend, a life that touched many, a life well lived.

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Garland L. Reynolds

October 5, 1928 - June 26, 2021