Gary Alan Reynolds
October 15, 1966 ~ August 20, 2020
Born in:
Newton, MA
Resided in:
College Station, TX
Gary Alan Reynolds passed away peacefully August 20 at Hospice Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas.
Gary was born in Newton, Massachusetts on October 15, 1966 to Ernest and Janice Reynolds. He was a graduate of Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas in 1984. He earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial distribution in 1988 and his master’s in educational administration in 1992, both from Texas A&M University. Gary held various recruiting, coaching and athletic director positions in college and professional football beginning as a graduate student at Texas A&M, then at the University of Tennessee, the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks before returning “home” for a successful 8 year career as Texas A&M’s director of football operations prior to moving into his associate athletics director role. He most recently served as the senior director of development for the Texas A&M Foundation and the College of Geosciences since August of 2018.
Gary was a man of faith and a devoted father to his daughters, Hannah and Olivia.
He is survived by his beloved wife Jessica Malatek Reynolds; his daughters Hannah Elizabeth Reynolds and Olivia Marie Reynolds; mother Janice Bothwell Reynolds; sister Susan Drysdale: brothers Thomas Reynolds and wife Suzanne, Charles Reynolds, Mark Reynolds and wife Linda, Donald Reynolds and wife Chiko.
Gary’s passion for Texas A&M began before he set foot in his first college class. Fish Camp made a great impact on him when he attended as a freshman that he went on to attend as a counselor three times. It is also where he met his wife Jessica.
Gary touched many lives in the selfless way he served others. Honor his life by supporting the Jessica ’88 and Gary Reynolds ‘88 Fish Camp Scholarship, which will help incoming freshmen students with financial need attend Texas A&M University’s Fish Camp. You can give online at give.am/GaryReynoldsScholarship
Memorial donations in Gary’s memory can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley at hospicebrazosvalley.org
In remembrance of Gary, the family will hold a private memorial service.
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Gary will be greatly missed. He was enthusiastic, inspirational and always eager to listen. Although football was his passion, Gary showed his interest in may other things such as geology by participating in Texas A&M GEODAC (Geology and Geophysics Advisory Committee). He was a good friend to me and others in the organization. We only wish we had more time with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Glenn and Wanda Pittsford
I still can’t find the right words to really give justice to Gary for the life he lived and the example he lead. He will be missed professionally and personally. While his time was shorter on this Earth than we would have liked, it was extremely impactful. He had such an ability to make people feel valued and appreciated. He lived a life of significance. I pray his daughters will find comfort in knowing how special he was.
An amazing man, father, husband, follower, leader, mentor, friend. Rest In Peace.
My thoughts are with Gary’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Gary had the unique ability to always make your day better when you interacted with him. He was a role model for many of us at the Texas A&M Foundation, and we will sure miss seeing him around. To Jessica and the family, we are very sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Sweet Remembrance
Coach Reynolds had a huge influence on my football career at Texas A&M
and I will forever be grateful for our relationship. I especially remember Gary’s gentle spirit and loving nature. He will always be remembered as a selfless person of great character. Those early mornings at the Bright Center would not have been accomplished without Coach Reynolds. He is special man with a huge heart and everybody knew it. He genuinely cared for everyone and always asked how your day was going. The first person in the building and the last to leave. I am grateful that I had the pleasure of witnessing such a hard working man. What stood out to me most is witnessing an incredible father and husband. The best memory we shared was the time we spent together. That will never be forgotten. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.