John "Jack" Reynolds

John Truman Reynolds (Jack) was born in Hillsboro, Texas on November 14, 1926. He was the son of Harmon E. Reynolds and Sadie James Reynolds. Jack passed this life on Monday, September 26, 2022 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was 95 years of age. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers James Reynolds and Leon Reynolds and sisters Betty Brailey and Evie Jo Nabors. He is survived by his sister Edna Coffee (George), his loving wife Iva D. Smith Reynolds and three daughters, Brenda Good, of Tennessee and Donna Baldwin (Tim) and Diana Crosby of Broken Arrow. Also survived by grandsons John Good and Karl Good and five great grandchildren, Logan Good, Kellan Good, Lleyton Good, Rowan Good and Jacob Good, all of Tennessee, along with several nieces and nephews. As a small child, his family moved to Oklahoma. He was drafted into the army in 1945 and served in both the Pacific and European theaters of war. After his discharge, he lived in Ada, Oklahoma and in 1947 the family moved to Los Angeles, California and then to Bakersfield where he met the love of his life, Iva, when she came to work at Thrifty Drug where he was her boss. They married in 1951. Their first daughter, Brenda was born in 1952. In 1954 they moved to Oklahoma where Jack went to work for O G & E. With a two year old in tow, they settled into life in Muskogee, OK where twin daughters Diana and Donna arrived. In 1964 the family moved to Broken Arrow when Jack began work at North American Aviation. Jack was related to Will Rogers, the great humorist, through his great grandmother Sarah Rogers Reynolds. His wit and wisdom had endeared him to everyone he and Iva have met over the years. When they made a friend, they were friends for life. Many of those friendships were made while on one of their frequent camping trips. Camping was our life and we spent many weekends at area lakes or traveling the nation to places like the Grand Canyon, the Pacific coast, or the Smokey Mts. Jack was a member of Aspen Park Baptist Church. He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason and received his 60 year pin in 2020. Jack was also a member of the American Legion Post 110. He retired from Boeing, formerly Rockwell Aviation. Jack was one of the founding fathers of the Girls Softball League in Broken Arrow. He and several other couples felt the town needed a sport for the girls in Broken Arrow. These families were responsible for building the softball fields and concession stand in Central Park in the late 60’s. There is no man as humble and kind and loving as Jack Reynolds. He was always ready to help anyone in need and never said no to a request for assistance. He was as in love with Iva on his last day as he was the day he met her. He was proud of his family and the fact that he and Iva raised those girls right.

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John "Jack" Reynolds

November 14, 1926 - September 26, 2022