Vincent “Vince” Ray Reynolds, 89, of Bentonville Ark., went to be with the Lord on Christmas morning, December 25, 2022. He was born February 2, 1933, to Vincent and Elsie Reynolds in Eureka Springs, Ark.
He graduated from Eureka Springs High School in 1952. After high school, he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged after two years of service. Only 28 days later, he was called back to service – this time with the US Marines. He served four years with the Marines and was honorably discharged in 1958.
He married Anna Lou Willis July 8, 1958, and had three children, Kathy Diane, Bruce Alan, and Brian Paul. Anna Lou passed on August 6, 1973. He married Margaret Ruth McBee on July 8, 1974, and gained another son Everett Cliff McBee. Vince and Margaret lived in Ardmore, Okla., before moving to Bentonville, Ark., in 1976. He worked for Walmart for several years until retirement.
He was a member of Rogers Christian Church for 32 years as well as seven years at New Life Christian in Bella Vista, Ark. He owned several rental properties over the years in Ardmore, Bella Vista, and Bentonville.
He was awarded “Best Electrician/Landlord” by the Benton County Daily Record. He loved sports and was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Fayetteville VA Hospital and enjoyed helping friends and neighbors.
Vincent is preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Elsie Reynolds; brother Loy Reynolds; and son Bruce Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Margaret Reynolds of Bentonville, Ark.; children Kathy Seitz and husband, Dave, of Bentonville, Everette McBee and wife, Shana, of Fayetteville, Ark., daughter-in-law Marnie Reynolds (widow of Bruce), and Brian Reynolds and wife, Teresa, of Prairie Grove, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A memorial service was held at Rogers Christian Church in Rogers, Ark., on Dec. 29, 2022. His cremains were laid to rest at Eureka Springs Cemetery in Eureka Springs, Ark.