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Obituary For Kenneth "Wassie" Joe Reynolds
Kenneth “Wassie” Joe Reynolds, 92 of Forestburg, TX, passed from this earth peacefully on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24th, at the Forestburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Parr officiating.
Burial will follow at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg, TX.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 23rd, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Wassie was born in Forestburg on January 2, 1931 to Jimmie Joe (JJ) Reynolds and Cleta Vesta (Boyd) Reynolds, in Forestburg, Texas.
Wassie was a Korean War veteran who served in the Air Force until 1987 serving at Carswell and Shepherd Air Force bases as a flight mechanic. He also participated in rodeos where he was a bull rider when he was young, and a rodeo announcer for many years. He was involved in Old West Gunfighters of Forestburg, and was also an extra for several movies. Wassie was a Biology and Driving Education teacher, as well as, being a School Board Member for Forestburg ISD for many years. Throughout all of his careers and hobbies, music was his one love that never faded. He began playing guitar and singing over 75 years ago, and continued to do so until the last few weeks.
Wassie lived his life for his family, his country, enjoying announcing rodeos and playing music.
Wassie is survived by his wife, of almost 70 years, Rosemary B. Reynolds; daughter, MaryJo Eldridge, of Denton, Texas; sons, Jerry and wife Debby, Ronald and wife Karen, and Wesley and wife Daniela Reynolds, all of Forestburg; he has10 grandchildren, Jonathan and wife Tiffany of Argyle, Christany and husband Chris Kottwitz of Aledo, Kenny of Forestburg, Shane of Forestburg, Justin of Krum, Samantha and husband Garrett Dangelmayr of Muenster, Michael and wife Kara of Frisco, Michelle Wright of Liberty Hill, Amanda and husband Gary Haack of Denton, and Joe and wife Amber of Forestburg; and 14 great-grandchildren, along with many cousins.
Arrangement entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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Jeff Carter sent Heavenly & Harmony for Kenneth "Wassie" Joe Reynolds - January 22, 2023
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I haven't seen Wassie in years but was always the sweetest man with a heart for the Lord. I loved singing with him. He and my mother (Greta) were long time friends. His legacy is one to be long remembered. Shelly St. John Cantwell
Wassie was my first cousin. We swam in Denton Creek, rode horses together, ate watermelons right in the field, picked some tomatoes, hid in the cellar when a storm brewed. His Dad, and my uncle, would announce that a storm was brewing and to head for the cellar where all the canning jars were stored. I just knew there was some huge snake waiting to get me In that deep and dark hole. Ate His mothers wonderful chocolate cake. Shopped at the grocery store in downtown Forestburg Got Grapettes and peanut patties . My mother and I got out of dodge when the rains came as red clay roads were like glass. And back then there were canyons to fall into. Great memories. Sitting on the porch waving to passesrs by,, Wassie playing and singing. Would not take anything for these memories. Rest in Hank Williams peace, Wassie. He was your favorite.
My sympathy to the family of "Wassie" Reynolds. He was faithful to play with the jam group at the Bowie Senior Center for several years. May God grant all of his loved ones compfort, strength and peace.
Old Teacher of mine at FHS. Loved him dearly for his personality and story telling. My condolences to his children and wife. May he rest now - Job 14:14 & 15
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I'm so sorry for your loss!! I will miss him coming to Advanced. Prayers for the family. Danna Lawhorn
I was very sad to hear the news about Wassie... A good friend & one of the last modern day renaissance men. Kindness and approachability were two of his most notable traits. He will be missed & long remembered. Ran Greanead
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