Jack McReynolds

Jack Ray McReynolds, age 86 of Purcell, OK, passed away peacefully at home, November 2, 2017. Jack was born on July 25, 1931, in Patricia, Texas. He was the third of six children born to Robert Lee McReynolds and Mantie Audena (Merritt) McReynolds. Jack grew up on a cattle and horse ranch in West Texas. He graduated from Seminole, Texas High School in 1949, followed by one year of college. At the age of 19, he enlisted into the U. S. Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. While in the Air Force, Jack married the love of his life, Marilyn Anne Johnson. They were married on July 20, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico and together raised three children, Jim, Joe and Jan. Jack worked all of his life doing what he loved; raising, breeding and training horses. Jack first worked in Seminole, Texas for three years. Then in Clayton, New Mexico for 11 years where he trained race horses. He then worked several years in Guthrie, Texas for the 6666 Ranch. While working there he was selected to be in a Marlboro commercial. It was in 1968 that Jack and family moved to Purcell and went to work for Briarwood Farms. Jack and several others started a horse breeding ranch called Oklahoma Stud in 1974. Then in 1986 the family moved to McReynolds Horses. Due to his nagging back injury, Jack was forced to retire in 2005. Jack loved being outdoors and working with his hands. His favorite pastime was leather plaiting. He made bridles and worked with all kinds of leather. Another thing that Jack enjoyed doing was writing poetry. Jack will be remembered as a great horseman, he was a wonderful husband, a terrific father and a loving grandfather. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Robert and Mantie McReynolds; Son, Joe McReynolds; Son-in-law, Randal Nelson; Granddaughter, Jordan Nelson; He is survived by: Wife of 65 years, Marilyn McReynolds of the home in Purcell, One daughter, Jan Nelson Sharp and husband Tim of Norman, One son, Jim McReynolds and wife Deana of Pandora, Texas; One brother, Charlie McReynolds of Garland, Texas; Four sisters, Barbara "Bobbie" Palmer of Marlow, OK, Virginia "Billie" Sledge and husband Charles of Kingwood, Texas, Juanell Robinson of Waxahatchie, Texas, Juanda Allen and husband Marion of Arizona; Six grandchildren, Jimmi Roach, John McReynolds, Randi Cornell, Kenny Jack McReynolds, Joseph Nelson and Julie Nelson. 1 grand daughter-in-law, Jamie McReynolds; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.