Sam Hilliar Reynolds, 85, of Starkville, MS, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Starkville, MS. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Martin Lifer officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Reynolds was born August 16, 1931, to the late Hilliar "Cotton" Archibald and Martha Gieger Reynolds in Starkville, MS. He was a teacher, coach, and administrator for 30 years with Natchez Public Schools where he was admired by many of his former students for his impact on their lives. Mr. Reynolds was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Starkville, MS. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking and building furniture.

Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife-Anita Vaught Reynolds, Starkville, MS; daughter-Alyce Reynolds Finley, Dyersburg, TN; sons-Keith (Christelle Brieussel) A. Reynolds and Hilliar (Eleisha LA Gray) A. Reynolds, both of Montrose, CO; brothers-Marvin G. Reynolds and David H. Reynolds; sisters-Mary Lou Cannon and Marty Blevins; grandchildren-Sarah Finley, Susannah Finley, Jed Finley; Lucas Kuklish, Emily Reynolds, Hayden Reynolds; and great-grandchildren-Gunner Summers; and special family friend-Flo Jones.

Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703 or National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st St. Ste. 800, Miami, FL 33131.