Bradford Daniel Reynolds of O'Fallon MO, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at 12:52 PM, at St. Luke's Hospital of Chesterfield, MO after a 10 day battle with COVID-19.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, September 11, 1946, to Wallace and June Reynolds.
Brad was a wonderful son, father, and brother who had one of the kindest hearts anyone could have ever known. He had much love for his family and friends. He loved gardening, was an accomplished artist, and had a great love for animals!
After graduating from Parkway Central High School in 1965, he joined the United States Marine Corps through the buddy system.
Brad Reynolds' Military Service: As provided by those who served with him. "Mad Dog", as known by his Marine brothers, joined the Marine Corps in 1966. Shortly after his infantry training at Camp Pendleton, CA; he was assigned to a Marine Detachment aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard CVA 31. He would spend two tours in the Gulf of Tonkin, North Vietnam 1967 and 1968 in support of the Vietnam War. For these tours, Brad earned the Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Citation Ribbon with one Star and the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon. During the years 1969 & 1970, he was assigned to Camp Pendleton, CA with the 5th Marine Division until he was honorably discharged in 1970 with the rank of Sergeant.
Brad will be missed by his fellow Marine Brothers but will forever remain in their hearts and their memories. Semper Fi!
Preceded in death by his father Wallace Reynolds, sister Jennifer Webbe and nephew Clinton Collier. Brad is survived by his mother June Reynolds, his son Jason Reynolds, his brothers Terry Reynolds and Mickey Reynolds, and his sister Melanie DeLancey, his daughter in-law Katie Reynolds, and granddaughters Maryah Felis and Riley Felis. Brad also had 15 nieces and nephews, 24 great-nieces and nephews, two great-great nephews, one cousin Mary Kim Baker, and his two beloved dogs Arrow and Talley Ho.
The funeral service will be held between 6 PM and 8 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 837 mid Rivers Mall Dr., Saint Peters, Missouri 63376. 636-875-1200
A celebration of life, military honors, and patriot guard honors will be held at a later date.
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