James "Jimmy" Alonza Reynolds

James Alonza Reynolds, (known to family and friends as Jimmy) a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 100.

A longtime resident of Washington, Georgia, Jimmy was born in Siloam, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 3, 1925, to the late Deleon Hamilton Reynolds and Ann McMekin Reynolds.

Jimmy played football for the Washington Wilkes Tigers on the 1940 team that famously went unbeaten and unscored upon. After graduating from Washington Wilkes High School, he qualified for U.S. Navy Officer Training School, which took him to Duke University, where he played lacrosse. He then transferred to Carson Newman and ultimately graduated from the University of Georgia.

Jimmy was a man of honor, faith, and service. He proudly served his country with dedication and courage in the United States Navy, serving as a First Lieutenant aboard a Destroyer Escort and was discharged in 1946. Following his military service, he made his home in Washington, GA, where he built a life centered on family, community, and enduring relationships. He was a longtime and devoted member of Washington Presbyterian Church.

Jimmy shared his love of tennis, golf, and the outdoors with his children and spent countless hours with his grandchildren, peeling apples in the hay barn as they built forts and raced from one end to the other.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary Bounds Reynolds, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Helen Hodgson, Deleon Reynolds, Liz Reynolds, Carolyn Lamkin, and Josephine Bryson.

Jimmy is survived by his three devoted children: Dr. James M. Reynolds and wife Cindy of Knoxville, TN; Ann R. Gordon and husband Johnny of Raleigh, NC; and Hamilton Reynolds and wife Julia of Atlanta, GA. His legacy lives on through his cherished grandchildren: Elizabeth Pauline Reynolds, James Austin Reynolds, Matthew Bounds Gordon, Daniel Jonathan Gordon (Brooke), Katherine Gordon Jackson (Mark), Andrew Joshua Gordon (Samantha), Amanda Gordon Ruth (Jesse), Margaret Coleman Reynolds (Tom), Hamilton Bounds Reynolds (Mallorie), and Mary Virginia "Ginny" Reynolds. He was a proud great-grandfather to 15 great-grandchildren, each a testament to his enduring spirit and kindness.

A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM until the time of service at Washington Presbyterian Church. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Glen Kohlhagen, will follow at 2:00 PM. James will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery, in a ceremony reflecting the grace and dignity with which he lived his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mary Willis Library, 204 East Liberty Street, Washington, GA 30673.