Robert Allen (Reynolds, Sr.) Reynolds

CSM (Ret) Robert Allen Reynolds, Sr.
United States Army

Robert "Bob" Allen Reynolds, Sr. passed away at the age of 64 unexpectedly of natural causes at home in
Banning, California on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Born on December 24, 1957, to Richard R. Reynolds, Sr. and Beverly Jean Williams in East Chicago, Indiana.
He was raised in Hammond, Indiana till the age of 10 years old, he and his family moved to Banning, California
where he attended Elementary through 10 th grade, he then moved back to Hammond, Indiana and attended
Gavit High School and graduated Class of 1976.
Upon completion of High School Bob entered the United States Army on August 2, 1976, completed his Basic
training and AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He completed his training as a Military Policeman and was
stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany with the 330 th ASA unit. After completing that assignment in August of
1979 Bob returned to Banning and enlisted in the California Army National Guard 1-185 th Armor and the
United States Army Reserve where he became a full-time employee as Army Guard Reserve. He attended Tank
Commanders Course, Master Gunner Course - Fort Knox, Kentucky, Unit Trainer Course, Training NCO Course,
Advanced NCOES, and the Sergeants Major Academy - Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas in July of 1993. He was an
Armor Senior Sergeant for over 15 years and a Command Sergeant Major for over 5 years. He was awarded
many Awards, Medals and Citations during his career. After his Honorable Discharge into Retirement, he
continued his passion for serving his Country and working with other Soldiers and became employed for close
to another decade with the Distributed Battle Simulation Program - CAANG.
After his final retirement Bob was enjoying his time with his family and his hobbies. Bob married Doreen Jo
Miranda Reynolds on July 18, 1978, in Basel, Switzerland and she became his life partner and supporter.
Together they started a family in 1982 and lived in Banning where they raised their 2 Sons. Bob was involved
in youth sports in Banning with his sons while they were growing up. Bob received what he thought to be his
ultimate reward of being the BEST Papa to his 3 Granddaughters.
His hobbies included spending time and traveling with his Family, caring for his Granddaughters, fishing, his backyard
Chickens, woodworking and any projects that his wife and children asked of him. He enjoyed watching fishing shows and
sports of all kinds on TV to include the "Dodgers", "Lakers", "Kings" but was loyal to his Chicago "Cubs".
He is survived by the "Love of his Life" Doreen Jo Miranda Reynolds whom he was married to for 44 years, Sons Robert
A. Reynolds, Jr. (Kristen) of Banning, Brian K. Reynolds of Banning. His 3 Granddaughters Andrea S. Reynolds, Callie M.
Reynolds and Kenzie L. Reynolds all of Banning. His brother Richard (Rick) Reynolds of Scott, LA.
He was preceded by his Father Richard R. Reynolds, Mother Beverly J. Williams, Brother William T. Reynolds, Father-in-
law Theodore J. Miranda, Sr., Mother-in-law Margaret S. Miranda.
Arrangements are Tuesday, August 30 th with viewing from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Wiefels & Son
Mortuary, 50 E. Nicolet St., Banning. Wednesday, August 31 st Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Kateri
Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 157 W. Nicolet St. in Banning. Military Honors will immediately follow at San Gorgonio
Memorial Park in Banning and a luncheon/reception will be held at Club Latino Americano, 401 E. Livingston in Banning.
His final disposition will be cremation.

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