Jim was a professional chef. He worked at several different restaurants for many years before health issues forced him to take early retirement.
His sense of humor and wit was engaging and enjoyed by family and friends. He loved to tell stories and jokes and was an attentive listener and great conversationalist. Jim was very fond of Blues music by the old blues artists. He loved to watch baseball, football, and basketball.
Jim is survived by his wife, Adrienne; father, James C. "Pete" McReynolds of Peoria; siblings, Sharon (Fred) Sobotka of Phoenix and Gary McReynolds of Porterville, CA; brothers-in-law Richard and Steven Elet; and sister-in-law Noell (Gene) Kost. He is also survived by his uncles, Calvin Bivins (Sally) of Peoria and Melvin Bivins (Sue) of Fredericksburg, VA as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, LaVesa McReynolds and grandparents Howard and Sue Bivins.
Services are scheduled for Friday, September 13th, 2013 with a gathering from 5:30pm to 6pm with a memorial service starting at 6pm at West Resthaven Funeral Home 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale Arizona 85301.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the organization of your choice.
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