June 18, 1938 – February 20, 2026
Jerry L. Reynolds, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born June 18, 1938, in Bedford, he was the son of Joseph “Albert” Reynolds and Daisy P. Prewitt. He married Betty Bradford on April 28, 1956, and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2021.
Jerry retired from NSWC Crane after 30 years of employment. He had attended the Bedford High School and had two associate degrees from Ivy Tech. He was of the Christian faith. Jerry loved spending time with his family and caring for them. Gardening and being outdoors were always favorite parts of his life. From the age of seven to 13, he passed papers on the east side of Bedford. When he was 13, due to them witnessing his hard work, he was offered a job by the owner of JayC Foods. At 18, he became a member of the Carpenter’s Union and later ran a sales route for RC Cola in Virginia and Bedford. Jerry was not afraid of hard work!
Surviving to cherish the memory of Jerry are two children, David A. (Joy) Reynolds and Pam (Ed Cobb) Osborn; four grandchildren, Jonathan Reynolds, Jace Reynolds, Heath (Jolene) Osborn, and Blake (Justine Jones) Osborn; 10 great-grandchildren, Juliana Reynolds, Jillian Reynolds, Asher Reynnods, Oliver Osborn, Miles Osborn, Logan (Hanna) Grissom, Landon (Kennedy) Grissom, Layton Grissom, Lawon Grissom, and Liam Grissom; one sister, Wilma Godsey; along with several nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Daisy Reynolds; his wife, Betty; his children, Victor and Paula; five brothers, Roy, Carroll, Gail, Max, and Richard Reynolds; two sisters, Phyllis Webb and Leona Elliott; and a grandson, Brian Grissom.
Funeral services for Jerry L. Reynolds will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Rev. Donnie Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to care for Jerry and his family during this difficult time.
Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
