Mr. Bobby Gene Reynolds Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bobby Gene Reynolds, Sr. Pensacola - Bobby Gene Reynolds, Sr., "Pop-PaPa-Buster," age 72 passed away on January 20, 2019. He was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. While attending Escambia High School, he met "The Love of his life," Sally Lynn Hance, and they were married 54 years on December 4, 2018. Together they had 2 sons, Bobby Gene Reynolds, Jr. (Tanya) and Robert Duane Reynolds (Laura). He retired from Southern Bell (now known as AT&T) in 1991 and continued to work in the communications field for many years as a contractor. He was a devoted member of lmmanuel Lutheran Church, downtown Pensacola, until his death. Bobby loved to mullet fish, and no matter the weather or temperature, he would wade and throw his cast net. He also loved Five Flags Speedway and didn't miss very many Friday nights. In the early years, he was known for his knowledge of making a race car "handle" and was even sought out by Marty Robbins on one occasion to help him with his car. He also loved diving and, as a diver, donated his time to the Escambia County Search and Rescue Team. He dearly loved all of these, but nothing compared to the love he had for his family. He was most proud of his grandchildren, Bobby III, Daniel, Kyle, Neil, Olivia, and his great-grandson, Rhylen. He never missed a chance to sit and talk with them and just hang out at his favorite place, down at his barn, were he spent many of his days after retirement just tinkering or puttering around on various projects. He will be greatly missed by all. We take comfort knowing that Pop is in a much better place and is finally at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus.On many occasions, he was heard saying, "I know where I'm going even after all of the dumb stuff I did." The family will have a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 24 W. Wright Street, Pensacola, with visitation at 9:00 a.m. followed by a worship service at 10:00 a.m. Afterwords, a reception will be held and all are invited. At 2:00 p.m., a graveside service will be held at Pine Rest Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, AL. At a later date, ashes will be scattered in the two places he dearly loved, the the Gulf of Mexico and Five Flags Speedway. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at The Pavilion of West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice for all their kindness to Bobby during his final days. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vicar's Fund at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Mr. Bobby Gene Reynolds Sr

October 3, 1946 - January 20, 2019