Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Thomas James Reynolds, Jr. was born on August 18, 1945, in San Diego, California, to the late Thomas and Bettye Lee Reynolds. He attended Horton Elementary, Gompers Middle School, and graduated from Lincoln High School before continuing his education at City College for two years.
In 1964, Thomas proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving with honor until his discharge in 1968. After his military service, he worked at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company before joining the family business, Reynolds and Sons Plumbing. From 2006 to 2013, he worked as a general manager at BP West Company. In 2013, he returned to Reynolds and Sons Plumbing, where he remained until his health began to decline.
Thomas had a passion for football, track and field, and classic old movies. He was a dedicated family man and a loyal friend, known for his hard work, kindness, and sense of humor.
Thomas passed away on January 17, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Bettye Lee Reynolds, sisters; Alnita Welch, Tommie Lee Patterson, Valadia Walker, Inez Pearson, Sylvia Richardson, and Ewania Harper, and one brother William Reynolds.
He is survived by his sons; Jamal Dupree, Marlon Demond, Thomas Dupree Demond, and Lamar Demond, two grandsons; Josiah Dupree & Jeremiah Dupree, one sister Bettye Jo Reynolds, Lynda Reynolds, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Thomas will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy of dedication, love, and resilience will live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
