REYNOLDS, James C. (J. C.)

The Prescott Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, October 22, 1974 J. C. Reynolds Dies At Home Site James C. Reynolds, a Prescott house builder, died yesterday from injuries received in a fall from the roof of a house under construction at No. 3 Wineglass at Antelope Hills. Prescott Fire Department Lt. Tom Campbell reported receiving a call at 1:51 p.m. that said a man was lying on the ground and bleeding from the head. PFD Station No. 3 was dispatched to the scene at 1:52 p.m. and upon arrival administered mouth to mouth resuscitation and chest massage. Med-Evac Ambulance service was called at 2:02 p.m. to take Reynolds to Yavapai Community Hospital where he died shortly after, Lt. Campbell said. Reynolds was born in Pontiac, Mich. and had lived in Prescott for three years. He was a prominent home builder and was very well known both for his work in civic organizations, including the Civitan Club, and his involvement with city matters. He was president of the City of Prescott Municipal Property Corporation and was an avid golfer. He belonged to the Antelope Hills Men's Golf Association and the Antelope Hills Home Owners Association. He had been a successful jockey when he was younger and had ridden at many prominent eastern tracks including Suffolk Downs and Hialeah. He rode in competition with many top jockeys, including Eddie Arcaro, until he was about 23. Reynolds was 44 years old and lived here with his wife and family. Reynolds friends have established the J.C. Reynolds Civitan Memorial Fund in his name. Contributions may be sent to the Valley National Bank. ------------------- Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, October 23, 1974 James C. Reynolds Services for James C. Reynolds, 44, will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Friday at 2 p.m. Cremation will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home. Survivors include his widow, Billie, of Prescott; one daughter, Mrs. Chris Robison, of Prescott; three sons, Ronald, Steven, and James, all of Prescott; two brothers, Thomas Reynolds, of Phoenix, Maj. John C. Reynolds, U.S. Air Force; grandparents, Mrs. Julia B. Reynolds, of Phoenix, J. Chester Reynolds, of Watkins Lake, Mich. Reynolds was a Prescott home builder who died on a construction site Monday. The family suggests memorials to the J.C. Reynolds Fund in lieu of flowers. Donations may be sent to the Valley National Bank.