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Ernie Reynolds Obituary
Ernie Reynolds, an Arizona native who dedicated his life's work to his family operated business, Reynolds Electric, served the community for nearly 40 years. Known as the legendary "Big E", Ernie was born June 27, 1954 and died the day before his 57th birthday. After graduating from West High, he married his "brown eyed girl," Sharon, and relished his life as a family man. Ernie viewed his company not just as a job, but a way to build relationships with others. Past president of IECA, he also served on the Phoenix Building Safety Advisory Board, NFPA and NEC. Big-hearted, Ernie will be remembered as a notorious practical joker, rule-breaker and life-lover who treated friends as family. Preceeded in death by his father Claude Ernest Reynolds, mother Amalia Hidalgo and brother, Del Reynolds. He is survived by his family, Sharon, Benji, Breanna, Alex, and Destin, along with siblings, Jeannie (Tracy), Joe, Bev, JoAnn, Darla and many nieces
and nephews. A memorial service will be held July 5th at 1:00 P.M. at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave. Glendale AZ 85301 with a celebration of life to follow.
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Mitch Cain
July 18, 2011
Ernie is one of those people you meet and never forget. I thank God for putting Ernie in my life and I will miss him. He was a first class Electrical Contractor and most of all he was a wonderful human being.
Gary "roseland" Marcianik
July 17, 2011
There are so few men in this valley that treat there employees with full respect! Ernie " IS " one of the few , god bless you Ernie. Those that received your blessings will miss you dearly.
Dee Dee Garrett
July 13, 2011
Thinking of you and your family. My heart and prayers are with you.
Pat Willer
July 13, 2011
I will remember Ernie as a loving, caring, father, & husband. I loved the way Ernie told a story, or some comments he made. Ernie was a business man with an enormous amount of integrity. My heart goes out to you Sharon, as the love you and Ernie had for one another was very apparent. Ernie will be greatly missed.
Renee Patton
July 13, 2011
Thank you Ernie for all you have done for me and so many others. I love you.
Mary Karnish
July 13, 2011
Sharon ~ you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
arleen milardo
July 13, 2011
sharon & family so sorry for your loss love ya xoxo
Duane Thomas
July 10, 2011
Ernie was a friend of a friend and the reason why I applied at Hatfield-Reynolds Electric in August of '06. He was the first to greet me in the lobby on his way out to lunch. I only encountered him a few times before he left IES (formally Hatfield-Reynolds Electric). Over the next several years, his name was dropped frequently. I will remember him.
Rita Monroy
July 10, 2011
Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
God Bless You
Rita Martinez Monroy
Rita Monroy
July 10, 2011
Sharon,
I am very sorry and my thoughts and prayers and with you and your children.
God Bless You
Rita Martinez Monroy
Kim Carey
July 6, 2011
Dear Sharon and family,
Tim and I are so surprised and saddened to read about Ernie's passing. We will always remember him as a gracious and loving man, devoted to you and your family. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
Love, Tim and Kim Carey
Tom Mueller
July 5, 2011
Sharon and family. We just heard about Ernie. I will always remember Ernie for his practical jokes. Most of all his devotion to his business and family. My time working with him, still brings a smile to my face. He was bigger than life. Your family is in our prayers.
Tom & Julia Mueller
Jim Thornburg
July 5, 2011
Ernie will be missed. Our prayers are with all of you close to him.
Lizzie Cook
July 4, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray you find peace and strength during this difficult time.
Lanny McMahill
July 3, 2011
The electrical industry will miss Ernie, as he was a leader in his field. I met Ernie early in my career as an electrical inspector for the City of Phoenix. Ernie was always a pleasure to work with and good hearted. He would greet you with a friendly smile and a welcoming handshake. When Ernie was the IECA president, he presented many of the electrical inspectors with a baseball cap that said “electrical inspector” on the front. He was quite the character. I still have that cap and I will think of Ernie whenever I see it. My thoughts and condolences go out to Ernie’s family - Ernie will be dearly missed!
robert podojil
July 3, 2011
To My Amigo and friend we shared so many good times and work together with battling job numbers with our Buddy Jim Rike I was stunned when Jim Rike called me. I will miss you my friend I will miss your Witt you smile your always wanting to make a deal You where a big part of my construction life during the good times and well the lean times. Ernie you will always be in my heart and you will always be part of my family God rest and God Bless Your Pal always Robert Podojil
July 3, 2011
HELLO REYNOLDS FAMILY, WE ARE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY, NOW WE HAVE AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER US, WE LOVE YOU, KELLY AND SHEILA BRYANT EMILY,MEGAN, AND JOE
Gordon Mull
July 1, 2011
Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ben, Brea and Alex.
As time passes I hope that it will ease the memory of the past events that have encircled your life and that of your family.
I know God will place his healing spirt within your heart and mind as you go through this time of personal loss.
Gordon and Melinda
craig nelson
July 1, 2011
Was out of town just heard about Ernie saw him a while back and he said he was getting better your family will be in our prayers God bless you.
Sallie Brown
June 30, 2011
Dear Joe and family,
I didn't have the honor of knowing Ernie, but please know I am thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.
God Bless
Lisa James
June 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Reynolds family in hopes that you will be reminded of how kind, generous and
supportive of those who were fortunate to have known him.
Wes and Candace Smith
June 30, 2011
To the Reynolds Family-
We are thinking of you all and remembering Ernie with fond memories. We will never forget his bright smile and the love he had for life and his family. We love you all and will contiue to pray for you as the days pass.
Mary Hansen
June 30, 2011
May God give you a peace that passes all understanding as you mourn this tragic loss. Ernie's joy and generosity has touched the lives of so many who loved him.
Andy and Sue Andrews
June 30, 2011
May the Lord be with your family and friends as we have lost a Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa and Best Friend.
God Bless....
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