Melvin Leon Reynolds, resident of Lancaster, Texas passed away on January 10 at the age of 85. Born on December 21, 1939 in Colbert, Oklahoma to Arduth R. Reynolds and Virgie Lavonne Reynolds (Née Reeves), after high school, Melvin attended Southeastern State College in Oklahoma, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education.

For most of his life, he was a high school teacher of Economics, World History, and Government in public schools in New Mexico and Texas, including for many years in Fort Stockton. In his spare time, Melvin enjoyed fishing and hunting, pastimes he shared with his two sons, Lynn and Wynn. But his passion in life was basketball.

A high school basketball coach for more than forty years, Melvin was known as “Coach Reynolds” by the students he mentored over his decades as an educator. For his dedication as a basketball coach, Melvin was recognized by the Texas House of Representatives. Before his retirement from Seagoville High School, Coach Reynolds was awarded a trophy for his more than 700 career-wins.

In 1996, Melvin married Tina Reynolds (Née Bustos), wife and loving companion of twenty-seven years. In his later years, Melvin enjoyed hosting family gatherings, writing, and watching various sports with his family.

Throughout his life, Melvin was a faithful believer of Jesus Christ and always reminded his family not to forget their prayers. All his loved ones will remember him with deep affection, and his warm energy and love will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his mother Virgie, his father Arduth, and his brother Gerald. Melvin is survived by his wife Tina, his sons Lynn of McKinney, Wynn of San Antonio, his sister Cindy McClendon (Byron) and his brother Eric (Nancy). He is also survived by his two grandchildren Joshua (Hope) of Josephine, his granddaughter Lyndsey (Jaime) of Berkeley, California, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family members who he loved.