Arthur Hugh McReynolds

             Arthur Hugh McReynolds, 89, of Cleveland died Saturday, October 1, after a brief illness in a Chattanooga hospital.

            He was a member of the graduating class of 1946 of Bradley Central High School and was a veteran of the Korean War.

            He worked as a millwright at DuPont Nylon in Chattanooga for over 40 years.  After his retirement, he was an active member of the DuPont Retirees Group and enjoyed his lifelong friendships with his co-workers.

            Arthur was an active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church for over sixty- five years and dearly loved his church family.    He served on the Church Council and was the Sunday School Superintendent for many years.   He loved to attend The Prime Timers and the “Lunch Bunch.”

            He was a descendent of two pioneer families of Bradley County and was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution and The First Families of Tennessee.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Bess Collins McReynolds.  He is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Effie Swafford of Athens, Georgia, Ms. Ellen McReynolds of Cleveland, and Mrs. Alice Quinn of Hixson, one brother and sister-in-law Jim and Barbara McReynolds of Cleveland, and special friend Ms. Peggy McClain.

            He is survived by nieces Mary-Ellen Swafford Loveless (Jonathan) of Athens, Georgia, Emily Quinn Campbell (Don) of Harrison, Sara Quinn Morrison of Soddy-Daisy, Lucy McReynolds Keller (Aaron) of Cleveland and nephew Roy Quinn (Kristi) of Cleveland.

            He was dearly loved by his great nieces and nephews, William Loveless of Athens, Georgia, Robert and Kelly Campbell of Harrison, Ethan Quinn of Cleveland, Cooper Morrison of Soddy Daisy, Isabelle and Adon Keller of Cleveland.  

            Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Broad Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Martin and Pastor Debbie Stokes officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Cemetery with Roy Quinn, Ethan Quinn, Don Campbell, William Loveless, Cooper Morrison and Edward Geren serving as pallbearers.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Sam McReynolds and the members of the Dupont Retirees Group.   Honorary junior pallbearer will be Adon Keller.

             His family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the church on Tuesday prior to the service.


The family suggests that memorials may be made to: Broad Street United Methodist Church, 155 Central Ave. NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

             We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McReynolds family guestbook at www.fikefh.com