Richard "Rick" Reynolds

Services for Rick Reynolds, 71, of Tyler, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. Pike Wisner officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Rick passed away July 12, 2013 at Mother Francis hospital. He was born July 15, 1941 in Acme, Texas to Walter and Faye Chism Reynolds. Rick grew up in West Texas and graduated from Midland High School. At the age of 16, Rick started in radio at station KOSA in Odessa. While serving in the National Guard he continued to work in radio. His early radio career included being an original flying disc jockey between Dallas and San Antonio. He was responsible for “breaking” 5 singles that turned into gold records. While working KONO in San Antonio, Rick was included as a top 100 disc jockey alongside Wolfman Jack, in 1972, soon after becoming Program Director. While serving as Program Director/General Manager and owner of his radio stations, Rick served in many roles in his community. These included, President of The United Way, The Rotary Club, Toys for Tots, March of Dimes, The American Heart Association as well as being a MDA supporter. In 1974, Rick arrived in Tyler to manage and resurrect KZEY and build K’ROZ to a winner. During the next 15 years he started 6 different stations around Tyler and Longview before starting KTMJ Magic 104 then KKUS Kickin 104. In October of 1999, Rick again started an R&B format at KBLZ The Blaze and quickly took it to number 1 in numerous rating periods over the next 10 years. Rick retired in July, 2009. Rick was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Morris. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 21 years, Carol Board Reynolds of Tyler; son, Rick Reynolds and wife Kerri of Beaumont and their children, Taylor, Kasey and Breanna Reynolds; son Ronny Reynolds and wife Jennifer of Tyler and their daugter, Rowan Reynolds; daughter, Jennifer Hawks and husband Darren and their children, Ben, Sophia, Skyler Driessen; son Cade Medlin and wife Ashley of Hawkins and their son, Jagger Medlin; grandchildren, Angela Nesti, Casondra Ottowa, Katherine Ottowa and Tyler Taylor; and sister, Sherry Amex of Dallas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ricky Reynolds, Ronny Reynolds, Taylor Reynolds, Kenny Smith, Kasey Reynolds and Cade Medlin. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, July 15, 2013 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75701.

Richard "Rick" Reynolds

July 15, 1941 - July 12, 2013