Obituary of Roscoe Reynolds, Crawford County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 2000 Jim Admire Roscoe Reynolds died suddenly Friday night at his home west of town. He had been in poor health for several weeks, but Friday was at town and seemed much better. That night his wife was awakened by his heavy breathing, and she endeavored to arouse him, and he expired before medical assistance could arrive. An inquest was held Saturday and an autopsy performed, which showed death was due to delayed resolution as a result of pneumonia, and this congestion over taxed the heart. The deceased was a son of John W. and Deborah D. Reynolds, and was born near Hutsonville, Aug. 29, 1878, being aged 34 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was married Nov. 30 (?), 1904 to Edna May Stiles, who with two sons, Myron and Virgil, survives. He was a member of the Christian Church at Robinson, and endeavored to live an upright , Christian life. He was a kind husband, loving father and good neighbor and was well liked by all who knew him.  His sudden and untimely death was a shock to the entire community.  He was a member of Robinson Camp. M. W. A. carrying an insurance policy for $1000. He is survived by a wife, two sons father, and four brothers. His mother and a sister having preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Christian Church here by Rev. S. H. Givler and interment was made in Hutsonville cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb Archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Admire