Bradford Kent Reynolds was born in Gideon, Missouri on June 28, 1950. He passed away on September 26, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 74 years of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Mary Wanda Reynolds, two sisters: Jonelle and Donna, and his brothers: Richard, Greg, and John.

Kent was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hayti, MO. Kent was a staple of the Hayti School District for almost 50 years. He was a School Board member and the only coach to win the Class 2A Basketball State Championship. He was inducted into the Hayti High School Hall of Fame and recently had the high school gym dedicated to him in his name. He also won the Sam Giambelluca Lifetime Achievement Award but his greatest achievement was being a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Kent liked going to the movies, working in his yard, and listening to the oldies radio. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching Hayti High School sports, or any sports that involved his grandkids.

He leaves the following behind to cherish his memory:

Wife: Sue Reynolds of Hayti, MO.

3 Children: Tara Shai (Jarrett) Warren of Portageville, MO.

Brooke (Jeff) Wichman of Kansas City, MO.

Koby (Ashley) Reynolds of Dyersburg, TN.

One Sister: Suzy Devorak of Louisana

6 Grandchildren: Reed, Clayton, Braxton, Brody, Cooper, and Izzy Drew

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorial Services were held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Hayti, with Brother Mark Hoover officiating. Inurnment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.