Gene Ray Reynolds was born in Hansford County, Texas on July 3 ^rd , 1935, passed from this earth on January 6 ^th , 2023 in Spearman, Texas. Visitation will be on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 12:00p.m. until 9:00p.m and Tuesday January 10, 2023, from 9:00a.m. until 9:00p.m. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10:00 at the First Christian Church in Gruver with Rev. Donald Ward, of Gruver Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brother Funeral Home of Spearman.

Gene was born to Dallas and Mattie Reynolds 2 miles west of Spearman on the family farm. He was one of four brothers and four sisters.

Gene Ray as he was known by family was a student athlete at Spearman High School.  Football was his pure joy.  His favorite team was the Cowboys, and any game that might be on TV.

After graduating from Spearman High School, he moved to Stratford to work for the seismograph. It was during this time that he met Ramona Jones.  They married on December 27 ^th , 1955. They lived on the Jones family homestead until he was drafted.  He served 2 years in the US Army.

Gene enjoyed flying planes, skiing and traveling with his wife before starting a family in 1967.  He had two daughters Sharon Arrington of Gruver, Texas and Joanna Myers of Fort Worth, Texas.  He loved his girls. He never missed a thing they did, between academics, track, and basketball.  He loved big and supported with all his heart.

Devlin Leeanna Reynolds was the first of his 6 grandchildren. Followed by Dallas Ray, Randa Renae, Dara Jacqueline, Reagan Brianna, and Riann Celine.  He loved his girls and one boy Dal.  He never failed to show his love and support, always choosing his family first.

On December 27 ^th , 2022, he celebrated his 67 ^th wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Ramona. He dedicated his life to her, "his sweetheart".  He always woke up loving her, she made him whole.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Mattie Reynolds, his brothers and sisters-in-law Cecil and Ellen, Olanda, and Anita.  Sisters and brothers-in-law Nathalie and BJ Turner, Evelyn and Frank Yancy and Gertrude at birth.

He will be missed by his brother Leslie Reynolds of McKinney Texas and sister Dallasene Reynolds of Spearman Texas.

Gene is survived by his wife, Ramona Reynolds of Gruver Texas; his daughters, Sharon Arrington of Gruver Texas; Joanna and Stacy Myers of Fort Worth Texas. Grand-children, Devlin Leeanna and fiancé Ted Miller of Vail Colorado; Dallas Ray and girlfriend Kelsie Champ of Eugene Oregon; Randa Renae of Lewisville Texas; Dara Jaqueline of Canyon Texas; Reagan Brianna of Boston Massachusetts; and Riann Celine of Fort Worth Texas. Brother and wife, Leslie and Billy and their daughter, Jan of McKinney Texas. Sister, Dallasene Reynolds of Spearman Texas and many other dear friends and family.

The Family is thankful for Hansford County Hospice and the care they provided in his final time.

In remembrance, Gene Ray Reynolds; Loving husband, father and Grandaddy. To the world you are GranDad, to us you are the World.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Gruver Fire Department.