Marvin Ray Reynolds, born October 3, 1939, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was 73. Big Marvin became a Christian during VBS at Hempridge Baptist Church in Waddy, KY. He graduated from Waddy HS, KY, 1957. Served honorably in the Navy from 1957-63. A skilled athlete who enjoyed playing basketball and baseball, but loved playing golf best. Marvin was a Royal Ambassador leader, guiding his RAs to grow into strong Christian men. Retired from TP&L/TXU after 40 yrs, never missing a day of work. Spent his retirement fishing with his grandchildren at the back pond. Marvin loved to tell of his boyhood days catching catfish with his bare hands down in the crik. He could spin a yarn that would make hairs stand on end and send tingles down the spine. He was an ace mechanic and plumbing enthusiast; a man who could repair anything with some spit, elbow grease, and a good amount of duct tape. An amateur barber whose artistic works are chronicled through his sons elementary school photos. Always made sure his shoes were polished until they shined and never went anywhere without a comb and handkerchief in his back pocket. He had a huge sweet tooth which included his favorites: cokes, sweet tea, chocolate pie, twinkies, crackerjack, and chocolate malt milkshakes made with vanilla ice cream. Preceded in death by parents William and Louise, eldest son Marvin Ray II, brothers Terry, Butch, James, sisters Tina, Betty. Survived by Susie Gaye, his loving wife of 46 yrs, children, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 at First Baptist Church-Irving, 403 South Main Street, Irving. His body will be laid to rest with military honors at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway at 12:30 p.m. Friday.