Lonnie Ray Reynolds

Lonnie Ray Reynolds was born on February 15, 1938 in Rose Hill, MS. Lonnie went to be with our Lord on January 17, 2023. He resided in Laurel, MS. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Reynolds of 42 years. He is also survived by son, Jeff Reynolds of Laurel; daughter, Kathy (Randy) Gardner of Laurel, and son, Richard (Kim) Reynolds of Gulfport. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by parents, Hollie Reynolds and Lillie McCraney Reynolds of Rose Hill, MS. He was also preceded in death by his youngest son, Lonnie Ray Reynolds II of Gulfport, MS and grandson, Bryan Gardner of Laurel. Lonnie graduated from Meridian High School and later attended Jones County Junior College. He was in the U. S. Marine Corps. Lonnie began working for GM&O Railroad after high school and retired in later years. He moved to Laurel in 1960. He entered the real estate profession as a broker on November 25, 1970. He was a partner in Century 21 State Realty, partner in Landmark Realty, and owner of Reynolds Realty. He served as a member of the Board of Governors for Century 21 Southeastern District and charter member of the Jones County Home Builders Association. Lonnie also served on several committees for the Laurel Board of Realtors. Lonnie became a residential and commercial appraiser and was certified as a VA and FHA appraiser. Lonnie was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed boating and salt water fishing. He made life-long friends in the Gulf Coast area. Lonnie was a long-time member of the County Cooks of Laurel. Lonnie was an active member of First Baptist Church of Laurel. He had unwavering faith in our Lord. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. Visitation will also be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 in the chapel with Rev. Phil Smith officiating and Rev. Shannon Slover assisting. Pallbearers will be Jeff Reynolds, Richard Reynolds, Sean Reynolds, Bradley Reynolds, Garrett Ashley, and Jonathan Kelly. Interment will be at Strengthford First Baptist Church Cemetery in Wayne County. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Lonnie Ray Reynolds

February 15, 1938 - January 17, 2023