Samuel Q. Reynolds Jr., age 82, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Samuel was born December 6, 1929 in Arcadia, FL. He retired as an aircraft mechanic for Pan American Airlines after 30 years of faithful service. Samuel was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts awarded him for his service to his country. Samuel left Arcadia in the early 1950 s after the war to begin his career with Pan AM. He returned to Arcadia in 1996. He loved fishing, hunting, watching football, and spending quality time with his family. Samuel was a member of the Korean War Brotherhood and the Fort Ogden United Methodist Church. Survivors are his two daughters, Monteal Reynolds, Tamarac, FL, Sheila (Darrell) Smith, La., a son; James (Sunny) Reynolds, Greenacres, FL, a brother John (Forrest) Reynolds Nocatee, FL and sister June Fulton, Ft. Ogden, FL four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and a long time companion Mrs. Edna Dees, Arcadia, FL. Visitation will be from 2:00PM until 4:00PM Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Ft. Ogden United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 4:00PM with Pastor Neal Avariti officiating. Burial will be at 2:00PM, Friday, September 21, 2012 in the Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Ft. Ogden United Methodist Church, 6923 SW River St., Arcadia, FL 34269 Online condolences may be made at Ponger-Kays-Grady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, FL is in charge of arrangements.