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Oliver Proctor Reynolds

Jan 2, 1926 — Jul 27, 2011

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Funeral service for MSG (Retired) Oliver Proctor Reynolds, 85, Lawton, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Jessie Forrest, Chaplain, Faith Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma officiating. Sergeant Reynolds died Wednesday in a local care center. Burial with full military honors will be in the Post Cemetery, Fort Sill, under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Sergeant Reynolds was born January 2, 1926 in Hampton, Arkansas, to Oliver Ellis and Annie Lee (Combs) Reynolds. He grew up in Hampton, Arkansas, and entered the U.S. Army on March 28, 1944. He was a veteran of World War II and Vietnam and had served under General Patton with the 741st Tank Battalion. He retired from the Army on January 3, 1973 at Fort Sill. His awards include the World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (8 awards), the National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, four Overseas Service Bars and the Army Commendation Medal. He married Elisabeth Charlotte Gotthardt on May 10, 1954 in Mannheim, Germany. Following his retirement he attended Vo-Tech where he studied carpentry and small engine repair. He was a life member of VFW Post #5263, a member of the Joe McCain Chapter of the DAV and a past member of the Retired Service Personnel Club and the Non Commissioned Officer's Association. He is survived by his wife, of the home; a sister in law, Christine Reynolds; a niece, Frances Murphy; two nephews, Herschel Reynolds and Leslee Reynolds; several great nieces and nephews. His parents and four brothers, Taft O., Lee L., James T. and Fletcher Reynolds, preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #5263 or the DAV. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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