Jimmie Howard REYNOLDS

While searching the Web for a piece of band music, I ran across this obit. Sincere sympathy to Jimmie's family. Jimmie was a student assistant to the LSU band when I entered as a Freshman in 1947. Always cheerful with a kind word for everybody, he mitigated the heavy-handedness of the band directors. It's heartwarming to learn that his great personality continued for life!

My sincerest condolences to Mr. Reynold's family, particularly Patrick with whom I went to music school under Mr. Reynolds at Iowa State. I once tried to call him "Jimmie Howard," but it did not sound right. I have to call him Mr. Reynolds because he was a huge influence in my life as a conductor, musician, and mentor to stand up to any problem, look it in the eye, and do what is necessary, including, if necessary, to "give it the middle finger." I have honored his example of caring for...

Having just stumbled onto this website, I want to add my condolences to Mr. Reynolds' family. As my band director throughout high school, he instilled in me an appreciation of music which has truly enhanced the quality of my life for the last 60 years. Thank you, J. Howard.

Jimmie was my hero, mentor and friend thoughout my career as a band director.

James S Ferguson

As we near the year anniversary of Mr. Reynolds' passing I am happy to discover this guest book. I was in his band at Iowa State University and he, along with his friend and colleague Joe Christensen made a profound impact on my life. I have been a college band director for 35 years and I hear his words every day. I reuse them with my students and they ring true everyday. He lives on in his students and the students of his students. As Dan Fogelberg said, "The leader of the band is tired...

I knew Mr. Reynolds at LA Tech during the years of 1963-1967. I play string bass and was very flattered when he invited me to play in the concert band. When he was conductor of the South Arkansas Symphony, I rode with him to rehearse in El Dorado Arkansas carrying the string bass in the back of his Rambler Wagon. I've thought of him frequently through the years and so sorry to know he is no longer with us. My sincerest condolences to his family.

RALPH BAIN. JIMMIE'S COUSIN. PLEASE CONTACT ME [email protected] I HAVE JIMMIE'S FAMILY TREE BACK TO 1530. I AM NOT SELLING NOTHING

Jimmie revived a long dormant tradition of community band music in Petaluma. I'll always appreciate that he encouraged me to start making music again.