Russ Reynolds

Russ Reynolds obituary, Safford, AZ

Russ Reynolds

Russ Reynolds Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Apr. 24, 2023.

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Russ T. Reynolds, 68, of Thatcher, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home in Thatcher. He was born January 6, 1955, in Hobbs, NM, to Bruce Reynolds and Ila Mortenson Reynolds. He grew up in Pima and attended Pima school, graduating in 1973.
Russ had many occupations throughout his life, some of which include carpentry, insurance sales, mining, and business owner. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a special place in his heart for participating actively in the scouting program and also being a part of the Thatcher 6th Ward bishopric.
He is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Pam; his children, Ruston (Dawn) of Gilbert, Misti (Danny) of Tempe, Jared (Becky) of Cottonwood, Trent (Deceased), Heather (Colt) of Safford, Melissa (Ryan) of St. George, UT, and Brock of Mesa; his siblings, Sylvia Dana, Eric, David, and Dan.
Funeral services for Russ will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Thatcher Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Bishop Shawn Turley of the Thatcher 6th Ward. Concluding services will follow in the Safford Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday evening, April 28, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Vining Funeral Home and Saturday morning, April 29, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., in the Relief Society room on the Thatcher Stake Center.
Those who would like to attend the services via Facebook Live can join on Vining Funeral Home's Facebook page, Saturday morning, April 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (MST).
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