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David Leroy Reynolds
02/27/1932 - 03/18/2012
David Leroy Reynolds
02/27/1932 - 03/18/2012
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02/27/1932
DIED
03/18/2012
David Reynolds Obituary
David Leroy Reynolds, age 80, was born in Grand Marais, MI on February 27, 1932 and died March 18, 2012 in Crossville, TN. He was a teacher, football coach and athletic director for Lompoc Unified School District in California for thirty plus years. He was a track starter for Santa Barbara and San Luis of Obispo County for over thirty years. He worked at the Soledad State Prison as a teacher and a life coach helping hundreds of inmates reach their next step in life for over nine years. Prior to that Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds owned a Red Carpet Reynolds and Associates Real Estate in Lompoc, California for six years. He was very close to the Lord, and was very devoted to his family, friends, and little dog Muffy. He was very passionate towards football, woodworking, making bamboo fly rods and tying flies.
A memorial service was held on Friday March 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Central Baptist Church. Mr. Reynolds was laid to rest in the Central Baptist Columbarium. Officiating the service was Sr. Pastor Roland Smith, Pastor of 50 + Adults Billy Kemp, Minister of Music / Soloist Scott Cunningham and Soloist Jacquie Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Bobbie Reynolds, sons: Eric Leseberg (Phillipa) from Seattle, WA; and David P. Reynolds of Tulsa, OK; Daughters: Elizabeth Cole (Farris) from Martin, TN, Kathleen Reynolds of Sumrall, MS, and Pamela Belcher (Leroy) from Inman, SC. Grandchildren: Todd, Alicia, Adam, Kevin, Christian, Isabella, and Monica. Ten Great Grandchildren and his dog Muffy.
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Eldora Reynolds; brother: Charles Reynolds and Sister Lois Wier.
To make a memoriam in his honor, the family requests that you please make a donation to the Lompoc High School football program, 515 West College Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436, in memory of Coach Dave "The General" Reynolds .
This obituary was originally published in the Lompoc Record.
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julie mcaninch
April 23, 2020
Mr. Reynolds will always be etched in my memories. When my father, Jack Drees, couldn't teach me how to drive a stick shift, he turned to his friend and colleague Dave. Very willingly, Mr. Reynolds taught me how to drive a stick shift, I believe in his SAAB. Im not a car person but it was something like that in 1976. He had a kind of funny and reassuring way about him. I'd call it "Dave's Humor".
Alice Berard
May 6, 2012
My condolences to the Reynold's family. Mr. Reynoldsmade a positive impact on many young people as coach, mentor, and teacher. His patience and care for his students will be remembered. I will always remember his patience as my driver's education teacher! God bless the Reynolds family.
LHS class of 1981
Francine Silva
May 5, 2012
Dear Bobbie and Family,
I too met your husband long before I had the privledge of doing business with you as a local real estate agent here in my home town.
Your poor husband had the unfortunate mission of teaching me to use a stick shift. I had driven trucks and farm equiptment as a child, but never a stick shift vehicle. I thought it would be a great idea to drive out to our ranch on Floradale Avenue to show off to my Dad....and your thoughtful husband agreed to let me do just that. The trip was pretty uneventful and most successful for the most part...showed off...had the bonus of arriving out to the ranch and having other farmers there in the back barn area chatting it up with my Dad...I was feeling pretty special in my Dad's eyes by now and could barely wait for dinner time to hear him brag on me.
Well, it almost happened that way...until I was ready to drive out of that barn area smiling and waving to the fine crowd that must have arrived just to see me drive that white car....and then BANG...what was that?? Oh, not me...not my car...how could my car end up on my Dads tool carrier that is always parked in the exact same spot?? Mostly, how can a big car get jacked up that far that quick? Well, as I am now telling my 16 year old grandson as I teach him to drive, (who is letting me do that?) YOU HAVE TO LOOK DOWN "everytime" you put that car into drive because if you put it in reverse and hit that gas....you DO go backwards and FAST...and there will be a differant discussion at dinner time...and YOU will never ever forget it. Lucky for me my Dads tool carrier was not damaged and my wonderful teacher had the auto shop repair what I did with my first driving incident.
May all of your special memories of your loved one stay in your minds and hearts forever and ease your sorrow.
Fondly,
Francine Silva LSHS 1969
Wm. M. Feeley
May 3, 2012
I remember no neck from his coaching football &
His scouting reports for coach spruil. His leadership in Letterman's club. May his rest in peace.
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K. Williams
May 3, 2012
Mr. Reynolds was my Driver's Ed teacher. As somebody else already said, he was firm, but always fair. I still think of him and our group of eager teen drivers-to-be every time I travel over Harris Grade. Thanks for the memories of a really great time in my life!
God Bless You and Your Family.
Karen Williams
LHS Class of '86
Jimmy Jacobs
May 2, 2012
Coach Reynolds was one the best coaches at Lompoc. I still remember when he told us at football pratice that we would see the sun rise and the sunset with him. I also enjoyed coaching with him. Thanks for all good times.
Julie Drees
May 2, 2012
You will be surely missed. You had the patients of a saint when you taught me how to drive a stick shift. Thank you. All my prayers for the family.
Jim Valencia
May 2, 2012
Coach Reynolds was a fantastic mentor and coach to all of us who played for him and he was a great role model for many of us in the 70's. I once wrote about how my classmates and I were so fortunate to have such great teachers and coaches at Lompoc Senior High School, and it was about Coach Reynolds that I was referring to. I can still hear him say, "How's it goin, Valencia?" Thank you Coach for everything. Jim Valencia
Gene Knickrehm
May 2, 2012
Coach Reynolds, you were great to me, the first coach to really let me cut loose on the football field and get a little nasty, you were my beginning and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to play and learn from you. God Bless you Bobbie and family. My condolences and prayers go out to you all.
Greg Hamon
May 2, 2012
Coach Reynolds, one of the many people at Lompoc high that made it the best place in the whole world to go the high school ....Thanks!
Greg Hamon
Theresa Holmdahl cline
May 2, 2012
I enjoyed him as a teacher and a coach. praying for his family .
May 2, 2012
Ah Mr Reynolds. We will surely miss you and all the great things you taught all of us at LHS. I hope the big guy upstairs lets you coach his team
Joel Halfhill
May 2, 2012
I had Coach Reynolds for Driver's Ed in 1970 and as a football coach as well. He was a good man, a good coach and was a fixture at Lompoc High for many, many years. God Bless him and his family.
Jennifer Williams
May 2, 2012
My sympathy and condolences for your family. Mr. Reynolds was my driver's ed teacher. I am now a teacher myself. My thoughts and prayers for you all. He will be missed greatly.
May 1, 2012
By far one of my favorite coaches, teachers and mentors. I learned alot from Coach Reynolds. So many memories. My deepest sympathy to the Reynolds family Tracy Schriver (Bruns) Class of '83
April 30, 2012
The Reynolds Family,
I had Mr. Reynolds as my State Requirements/Driver's Ed teacher at Lompoc HIgh in 1972. I remember him being firm, but fair. I enjoyed having him. Also recall he was very involved with the athletics department.
May your many happy memories be of comfort to you now.
Clare Rink Archer
Michele Grafton Vass
April 29, 2012
I am sorry for your loss Mrs. Reynolds and family. My Mom greatly enjoyed working for you both before you sold the business in Lompoc. You both were always so kind to my family and I. God bless your family.
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