Ervin “Erv” Reynolds, 86, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to John H. And Zona (Vanzant) Reynolds.

Erv moved to Sweet Home in 1948 and lived here ever since. He attended Sweet Home schools finishing in the class of 1953.

Erv married Kathryn Honeywell in 1958 and had two sons.

He worked for Willamette Industries in Sweet Home for forty years. During this time, Erv served with the Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Department for thirty-one years. He also served as one of six EMTs in the creation of the Sweet Home Ambulance service.

Erv and his wife were RV snowbirds to Arizona for many years. When it started raining here in the fall, it was time to leave.

He is survived by son Mark and his wife, Marcie; grandchildren Mitchell and Kristen of Terre Hill, Pennsylvania; son Brian and his wife, Kelley, of Lebanon; grandchildren Andrew, Kelsey, James, and Timothy.

Erv was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:00 a.m., at King’s Chapel Lebanon; 65 West Grant Street. Coffee and muffins to follow. A private burial will be conducted at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home prior to the memorial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are being received by King’s Chapel; 541.409.9561.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.