Craig Reynolds

Captain Craig L. Reynolds, USN (retired) lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on January 12, 2012. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 6, 1943 and moved with his family to Florida in the early 1950’s. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University and also graduated from the National War College in Washington, D.C. He proudly served as a Naval Aviator in the United States Navy. His commands included Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron FIVE (HS-5), Helicopter fleet replacement squadron ONE (HS-1), Helicopter Anti-Submarine Wing ONE and Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. His last years in the Navy were spent serving on the staffs of the Chief of Naval Operations (OP-05), Naval Air Training (N-5) and as Chief of Staff for the Naval District of Washington DC. After his naval career, Craig entered the business world and became the Director of Human Resources for the Sam Kane Beef Processing Plant in Corpus Christi.

Craig was preceded in death by his sister Carol Roberts and a grandson Clinton Ryan Miller. He is survived by his loving wife Cindie Crane Reynolds , six children and their spouses: Scott and (Tracie) Reynolds; David Reynolds; Sean and (Tara) Reynolds; Reecie and (Troy) Fruge; Ryan Rogers; and Clint and (Tiffany)Rogers. He also is survived by four grandchildren; Other survivors include his parents, George and Virginia Reynolds, brother, John Reynolds, and his wife, Anne, along with many family members and friends.

He especially enjoyed the experiences he had as he taught Sunday School. His life stands as a testimony of his faith, hope, courage and service to his God, family and country.

Craig enjoyed an active part in the local community and is a past-President of the local USO and Corpus Christi Navy League boards. He served a volunteer member of boards of the Volunteer Center of the Coastal Bend, the Search for Truth Mission, and the City of Corpus Christi Ethics Commission.

The family of Craig Reynolds would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Sam Kane family, the Nueces Power Equipment (NPE) family and their employees for their continuous support and generosity over the past year. The devotion displayed by these two companies will forever be remembered.

Viewing will be held Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Cage Mills Funeral Home, 4901 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas. Burial service will be with full military honors at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 Interstate Highway 37 access road, Corpus Christi, Texas on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 9:00 am, all are welcome. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held Monday, January 16, 2012, at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, 3115 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Craig served as a board member for the Search for Truth Mission and its ministries, 709 Waco Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401. He also enthusiastically supported the ministries of First Baptist Church, 3115 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas 78404-1614. Memorial donations in Craig’s memory to either or both of these organizations would be appreciated.