Larry Reynolds

1945-2020

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Larry “Wacky” Reynolds, 75, Chamois, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at the farm.

He was born Aug. 23, 1945, to the late Elliott and Hilda (Kramer) Reynolds in Chamois.

He was a 1963 graduate of Osage County R-1 in Chamois. Wacky joined the union and learned the skill of operating heavy equipment. He was an extremely skilled operator and over the years has become a legend for his accomplishments with whatever machine he was sitting behind. Wacky was employed as a crane operator for over 40 years and retired in 2012 from Scott’s Crane Rental in Holts Summit. He loved working cattle on the farm, riding around on equipment, Can-Am rides, deer hunting, cocktails, talking bullshit, mushroom hunting, gardening, canning, fishing on the river and of course, fish fries. Wacky loved playing poker and he would remind everyone that he was the most “gooderist” player that ever was. Having a good time with his family and friends was important to him and they will greatly miss all the special moments he brought to their lives. Wacky gave the gift of life through organ donation.

He was preceded in death by parents, Elliott and Hilda; brothers, Raymond and Dennis Reynolds; grandson, Jacob Reynolds; and legendary pup, Annie.

Wacky is survived by children, Travis Reynolds and wife Rhonda, Kimberly Irvin and husband Kyle and Tiffany Reynolds-Richardson and husband Ronny; brother, Gary Reynolds and wife Paulette; sister-in-law, Gerri Reynolds; grandchildren, Ashley Arnett, Lindsey, Miranda and Samantha Reynolds, Amber Duenkel, Hayden and Madison Irvin and Jackson Richardson; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Alice, Harley, Aubree, Abigail and Kinley; a host of nieces and nephews; the Hillman family; and many honorary sons, daughters and grandkids.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, at Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Linn. Private family funeral services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions suggested to St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

Arrangements entrusted to Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Linn.

Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.