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Homer B. Reynolds III (1961-2009)

04/06/09

11:44:25 pm, by bill

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Categories: Observer Opinions, Obits

Homer B. Reynolds III (1961-2009)

The Collin County Observer has learned that Plano native and long time attorney Homer Reynolds III died Sunday night of an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Reynolds was a partner in the firm of Siebman, Reynolds, Burg, Phillips & Smith, LLP. He has served on the boards of several local corporations and charities, including the board of Presbyterian Healthcare System, Inc.

Mr. Reynolds has led in several recent high profile cases. He was Collin County Auditor Don Cozad's attorney in Cozad's legal battles with the county commissioners court, and he represented the Plano's Heritage Farmstead Museum board after it became apparent that its recently deceased Executive Director had embezzelled over $150,000 from the organization.

Homer Reynolds was a 1980 graduate of Plano Senior High School. In 1984, he graduated from SMU, Magna Cum Laude with a dual major in history and political science and he earned his J.D. from the SMU School of Law in 1987.

Update April 7:
From the texasjudge.com website.

We are shocked and saddened to learn that attorney Homer Reynolds passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009. He was one of Collin County's finest attorneys; intelligent, hardworking and respected. It was Homer's wish that there not be a funeral or memorial service.

http://texasjudge.com/

Update April 19:
A reader comments:

By now, many of you may already know about the upcoming memorial service planned to celebrate Homer's life. If not, please join Homer's family and extended family of friends this coming Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Plano to reminisce and wish Homer eternal peace.

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Comment from: Jean H. Power [Visitor]

Homer will be missed by all of us in the legal community. He was an outstanding attorney and a kind and honorable gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with Homer Reynold's family.

Permalink 04/06/09 @ 23:54

Comment from: Jennifer Peek Castro [Visitor]

· http://casadecastro.blogspot.com

I graduated from high school with Homer and had occasion to employ his legal services over the years. He was a fine gentleman and a natural leader. He will be greatly missed.

Permalink 04/07/09 @ 12:50

Comment from: Cynthia Lemmon [Visitor]

Homer was big man on campus at Plano High in 1980. He was class President, and just the greatest guy! I can still hear his voice and see him at that podium as he ran for office... and it wasn't that we expected him to find greatness in life, we just knew that greatness was bound to find him. We miss you Homer.

Permalink 04/07/09 @ 15:05

Comment from: Rene' Allison Ford [Visitor]

What a blessing it was to know Homer! One of the things I liked about Homer so much, was that he was so professional (even when we were in high school together), yet he was one of the nicest guys I have ever known. God bless his family during this time, know that you are in my prayers.

Permalink 04/08/09 @ 01:05

Comment from: Dr. Thomas W. New [Visitor]

· http://www.lausanneschool.com

Homer is one of my students that are indellible in my mind and heart. He was a natural leader and provided the class of 1980 with a tremendous legacy of accomplishment and leadership in the school's early history at its new campus. He was also a life-time member of the Millard Fillmore Society at PSHS and did not fulfill our mantra of unexcelled mediocrity; he excelled at everything he did. He will be missed.

Tom

Permalink 04/08/09 @ 10:49

Comment from: Trish Convery [Visitor]

Homer was a beloved friend and councelor. His advice and friendship will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, family and staff.

Permalink 04/08/09 @ 13:32

Comment from: Stephen L. Solomon, Esq [Visitor]

· http://www.fastbucks.com

Homer was a classmate of mine at SMU School of Law - Class of 1987. We even lived in the dorm together during our first year. He was a larger than life person, a natural born leader, and I always admired him for being a kind hearted fellow student. We ran into each other about 3 or 4 years ago and it was as if we had left off on our conversation where we were 20 years earlier. The legal profession has lost a great lawyer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Stephen L. Solomon, Dallas, Texas

Permalink 04/08/09 @ 18:18

Comment from: Janice Havard [Visitor]

What a tremendous loss. From elementary school through high school and beyond, Homer set the pace. We are so saddened. Our hearts are with his mother, our dear friend, Margaret Reynolds.
Harold and Janice Havard

Permalink 04/08/09 @ 22:15

Comment from: Paige Toro Bullough [Visitor]

I have known and respected Homer since I was in the 3rd grade when his mother became our principal. He was an amazing man with a great heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his precious Mother, our dear friend, Margaret Reynolds.
-Paige

Permalink 04/08/09 @ 23:12

Comment from: Steven V. Clowe [Visitor]

Homer B. Reynolds III was a giant of a man and a dear friend of mine. His laugh was infectious as we endured the fun times of running school government together. He was a dear friend and Heaven will be a better place with him there. I just wish we had had that last lunch we talked about in November. I'm gonna miss you my friend. This was a good human being that is gone to a better place. May God rest his soul and give great peace and comfort to his precious momma! Amen!

Permalink 04/09/09 @ 10:07

Comment from: RALPH OBERDIECK [Visitor]

Homer, buddy may God give you peace. To Mrs.R may God grant you strength and wrap you in his son's love.

Permalink 04/09/09 @ 14:02

Comment from: Judy Hansen [Visitor]

I was an English teacher at Plano Senior High when Homer was senior class president. Some senior class members decided a good prank would be to put padlocks on the outside doors of our building just before lunch time. I have an indelible memory of Homer and Sherman Millender, our principal, showing up outside one of the doors with the largest bolt cutters I had ever seen to avert the potential problem. Homer was a quintessential leader. His mom, Margaret, was always a joy to work with as principal at Sigler Elementary when I was a couselor at Wilson Middle School. I send her my condolences.

Permalink 04/09/09 @ 22:55

Comment from: Helen Evans [Visitor]

Homer and I grew up in the same neighborhood and went to school together for a number of years. He was bigger than life - and extremely well respected even back then. We all knew he'd be President one day. His death is such a shock. I send my condolences to his mother and everyone who knew Homer. He will be extremely missed.

Permalink 04/10/09 @ 08:28

Comment from: Joy Reynolds Nefiodow [Visitor]

How sadded we were to hear of the death of my nephew. Having spoken at length the with him several weeks ago he was the happiest I have ever seen him. My father, Rev. Homer B. Reynolds,his grandmother Martha Reynolds, and my brother, Homer B. Reynolds, Jr. would have been so very proud of him as is my family. Like his grandfather and father he turned out to be the best possible. I know there is rejoycing in heaven today upon his arrival to the family who loved him so dearly.\

Permalink 04/11/09 @ 13:15

Comment from: Colette Gilbert [Visitor]

I will always remember Homer as gentle and kind man. My condolences to his family.

Permalink 04/12/09 @ 05:08

Comment from: Bob King [Visitor]

Homer:

It was impossible to meet you, to know you, and not know instantly how special you were. The big body, the booming voice, the larger-than-life personality.

You couldn't have been prouder to tell me that you were a Plano Wildcat. Ironic, because you were telling this to a Stratford Spartan. (No worries, I wasn't about to black-ball you ...)

Who could forget the way you could open that big gullet of yours and pour down a pitcher of beer like it was a Dixie Cup of water?

Who could have missed how unusual it was for a man with your ambition and thirst for leadership to also be so kind and empathetic?

How could SMU have ever had a more impressive student leader than it had in you for seven years?

Sadly, I lost contact with you after college, and now you are gone before I could find you on Facebook to reconnect. But I am sure you were a fine lawyer and a great asset to your clients. Anyone who knew you would have no doubts.

Homer, the world is going to miss you. But heaven is going to have to pass a new noise ordinance just to deal with the sheer decibel level of your belly laugh.

Godspeed, Homer Reynolds.

In ZAX,

bob

Permalink 04/12/09 @ 23:03

Comment from: Ellen F. Neumann [Visitor]

Knowing Homer since 1967, I will truly miss the kindness and counsel he has shared over the years. Saddened by the sudden loss, my thoughts and prayers are with his mother and family.

Permalink 04/13/09 @ 01:01

Comment from: Ann Fangio-Brown [Visitor]

I was so saddened to learn about Homer's passing. I spoke with him a few months ago about a legal matter and we talked about our upcoming 30-year-reunion. With as busy as we all are I did not push for that lunch we discussed. Let this be a lesson to us all to slow down, keep in touch, and make time for the really important things in life - our friends and family. Homer - I'm glad to have known you.

Permalink 04/13/09 @ 16:53

Comment from: Chuck Best [Visitor]

Homer,

What can I say except "wow" ... my how we take tomorrow for granted, and yet tomorrow has never been guaranteed.

Seems like just a few weeks back we were playing for the 'Sigler Chiefs', watching Omega Man during a sleep over at your house, and getting ready to go wrap houses as soon as the movie was over.

I'm still taken aback that your Dad, Homer Jr. left us prematurely. What a wonderful pee-wee coach he was, and to this day one of the finest men I have ever met. Obviously, cut from his cloth you belong in his category.

I will miss looking for you now as a big-time judge .. I think the supreme court counts a loss today, and it doesn't even realize it! I wish I had taken the opportunity to visit with you recently .. but again, how we take life for granted.

May The Lord count your years in our midst in multiples, because you made such a difference to us while you were here with us.

I look forward to seeing you again my friend, and then we can celebrate without end.

Chuck

Permalink 04/13/09 @ 18:04

Comment from: Gregg "Froggy" Lehman [Visitor]

Homer,

My friend, my companion and my brother. From the comments here, it is obvious that others knew you as I did; a great leader and a great humanitarian. Surely, your light and your laughter now fill heaven, but will be missed here on earth.

In life, I have had no better friend than I had in you at SMU. Thick or thin, you were there for me and anyone else who had the opportunity to meet you.

I, too, wish you Godspeed and pray for your family.

Yours in ZAX,

Gregg "Froggy" Lehman

Permalink 04/13/09 @ 21:14

Comment from: Philip Thompson [Visitor]

Homer Reynolds was a good friend and a true leader. He was the first Texan that I had the pleasure of meeting when I moved to Texas in the third grade and he will always be in my thoughts. Your mother was always so proud of you Homer, and so are we!
Philip

Permalink 04/14/09 @ 08:41

Comment from: Greg Schroder [Visitor]

Homer Reynolds was a great person, and I was better for knowing him. I thank God for his time on Earth, short as it was. Homer accomplished more great things and touched more lives in 48 years than most could in 148. My family's prayers go out to Homer's family and loved ones.

Yours in ZAX,

Greg Schroder

Permalink 04/14/09 @ 10:06

Comment from: Jennie Fish Firth [Visitor]

B, A part of me arrived in Heaven this Palm Sunday. Beginning at SMU and for 26 years, we journeyed through life, sometimes together and sometimes apart. I always believed your presence on this Earth would change lives. I am thankful that you knew, even at the end, that you had touched mine. You always had a place in my thoughts and prayers. As so many grieved your passing on Earth this Easter, I pray you found a glorious reception above. You will be dearly missed Homer. Forever, Fish

Permalink 04/15/09 @ 08:56

Comment from: Doyle Walker [Visitor]

· http://www.BelleAndChloe.com

Homer has not only been a good friend for over 30 years, but he was one of my kids when I was an assistant principal at Vines High School back in the day. There was never any doubt in my mind that he would someday amount to whatever he wanted to be.

I'm just very thankful that one of the things he wanted to be was my friend.

Take care, Homer. You will be sorely missed.

Permalink 04/15/09 @ 12:01

Comment from: Pamela McCullough [Visitor]

I had the honor of knowing Mr. Reynolds professionally. Larger than life itself, Homer was a great legal scholar, always one step ahead of everyone else. He was a true champion to those who came to him for legal assistance. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

Permalink 04/19/09 @ 09:52

Comment from: Arlene Manthey [Visitor]

· http://www.smu.edu

So saddened to hear of the loss of this incredible individual who made a tremendous impact on so many in such a short time here on earth. I am so thankful that I had the chance to meet him and to get to know him from his Student Senate days at SMU and to get to work with the the student leaders who continue to build on the foundation of student government and student scholarships that his leadership put into action at SMU. I know that Homer and Dr. Jim Caswell are now reunited in heaven and what a glorious encounter that must have been! To his family, I offer my sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers from so many of us at SMU!
Arlene Manthey

Permalink 04/19/09 @ 12:16

Comment from: Rob Hargett [Visitor]

Homer made a positive and indelible mark on all of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Whether in sports, speech and debate or student government, Homer was my friend growing up in Plano. These are memories that I will always cherish, and ones that have been coming to mind a lot lately since hearing the sad news of his passing.

By now, many of you may already know about the upcoming memorial service planned to celebrate Homer's life. If not, please join Homer's family and extended family of friends this coming Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Plano to reminisce and wish Homer eternal peace.

Rob Hargett

Permalink 04/19/09 @ 22:33

Comment from: Baer Ackerman Home [Visitor]

I am shocked, stunned, and saddened at this incomprehensible loss. Homer was a scholar and a gentleman whose humble yet vigorous pursuit of justice will serve as an example for all who knew him.
Baer Ackerman

Permalink 04/19/09 @ 22:43

Comment from: D. Keith Tupman [Visitor]

My sincere condolences to Homer's family. Though I've lost touch with Homer the past many years, I have fond memories playing on numerous sports teams, and activities at school in Plano. I admired Homer then, and admire his life now. I'm deeply saddened to learn of his passing.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 09:08

Comment from: David & Kimberly Knott [Visitor]

We are shocked and saddened at the loss of our friend and lawyer. We met him about 8 yrs ago which is not as long as others, but we consider ourselves blessed just to know him in that short amount of time. He fought and won a tough battle for us in December. If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't know what condition our family would be in at this time. Even though we can't finish it out together in person, he will be looking over us from heaven. Not only as a lawyer but as a friend he will be missed greatly. We look forward to the day when we can celebrate our victories on earth and in heaven. We will continue our journey without you because you told us to "hang in there", so this one is for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

David & Kimberly Knott

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 19:56

Comment from: Marsha Shannon [Visitor]

Wow, Your life has not surprise me at all. I know that God hasbeen and is Good to you,even now.
E.A.Sigler Elementary all the way to Plano Senior High School,You have always been a person one would know.... There would be GREATNESS.
Prayers to all those that loves Homer.

Permalink 06/11/09 @ 17:54