James A. Reynolds, 80, of Deering, ND passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Trinity Health Center in Minot, North Dakota.

James Alvin Reynolds was born on July 20, 1942 to James and Vera Reynolds in Metropolis, Illinois. He was the oldest of five siblings. James attended school in Brookport, Illinois until the 9th grade, and enlisted into the United States Air Force at the age of 17. Through the US Air Force James was able to earn his High School GED. He made a career in the military in the 91st FMMS Missile Maintenance Squad and fought in Vietnam. James was stationed around the world throughout his life including Japan, Greenland, Turkey, Korea, and the United States.

James was first stationed at the Duluth Air Force Base in Minnesota. While in Minnesota he was married for a short time, and had his first son, Peter Wesley Reynolds. On October 8, 1967 James married Karen Lewis and together the couple went overseas to Japan. While stationed in Japan, James and Karen had two children, Wesley and Shannon. The family would continue to travel the world with the US Air Force, and when they came back stateside to Homestead Air Force Base in Florida they had their son, Dwayne. James was eventually sent to Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, where he would stay until he retired from the military.

Upon retirement James was still active in the military as a civilian, and worked for the Minot Air Force Base for 20 years. He was an active Rough Rider there and continued to help in the missile department. When he finally did fully retire, he enjoyed many hobbies including spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and canning, and riding motorcycle. James and Karen loved to travel around in their RV and would enjoy camping and fishing while on their excursions. James loved farming and helping people get their fields ready for planting. He enjoyed driving the tractors and other large machinery on the farms.

James is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Peter (Brenda) Reynolds, Wesley (Kim) Reynolds, and Dwayne (Traci) Reynolds; daughter, Shannon (Archie) Herndon; brother, Jackie Reynolds; sisters, Anna Finke and Linda (James) Little; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Proceeding James in death were his parents, James and Vera Reynolds; paternal and maternal grandparents; and his brother, Danny Reynolds.