Robert A. Reynolds

Robert A. Reynolds, 76, of rural Cameron, died 9:48 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Robert was born on November 10, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Robert O. and Madeline (Hickle) Reynolds.  He married Aila Johnson on December 5, 1971 in Pittsburg, Massachusetts.  She preceded him in death on October 2, 2008.  He is survived by three sons, Robert A. of Royalston, MA, Steven of Cameron, and David( and Amy) of Knoxville; and one brother, Danny (and Faye) of Princeton, TX.  He is also survived by 3 grandchildren. Robert was born and raised in Galesburg.  He moved to Massachusetts, where he worked for General Motors for 13 years.  He moved back to Galesburg in 1977.  For a short time he moved to Oklahoma and Texas.  He eventually moved back to Galesburg in 1983 and worked at Gales Products and Adimiral’s for 15 years before retiring.  Robert served in the US Army  from 1954 to 1957. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Pastor Wayne D. Miller will officiate.  Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the family.