Dayton Anthony Reynolds' Obituary
Dayton Anthony Reynolds was born May 28th, 2002. He was the youngest of 4 kids from his loving parents Paul and Carrie. Dayton grew up in the oil field and had the privilege of seeing many places, but he spent most of his childhood in Illinois, Alaska, North Dakota and Texas. This didn’t stop him from experiencing so much culture and life in different places. He truly had a passion for traveling. He recently went to Panama, Panama to celebrate his birthday. He was working on getting more stamps in his passport. Dayton was always up to try new things, experience new adventures, and make a heck of a story out of it.
Dayton lived in Stanley, North Dakota and followed the footsteps from his family to join the oil field. Even though it was long days, he truly enjoyed the work of it all. Not to mention, not many 19 year old’s can save up enough money to buy their dream truck, but the field gave him the opportunity to earn and save money. He quickly learned what it was like from being a child to becoming a man. His brother had a big part in that. People could easily say that Dayton had the best role model anybody could ask for. When they weren’t busy working on the rig, Dylan and Dayton spent their off days golfing together.
Dayton has 3 siblings, 1 brother (Dylan) 2 sisters (Delia and Dallas). All living in different states but still managed to have an unbreakable bond. Dylan lives in North Dakota; Delia lives in Texas and Dallas lives in Tennessee. Dayton was also an uncle to 3 boys. He was the best uncle anyone could ask for. A big responsibility at 19, but he never let that stop him. Actually, Dayton never let much stop him. Anybody you ask would agree. Dayton was one of those bright shining personalities you could never forget.
He had many things he loved and was passionate for. When he lived in Texas, he learned his true love was water. He loved to swim, surf, really just get wet in anyway. His parents also had a boat which Dayton would learn how to use and sail. He even owned scuba gear and wanted to be an instructor for a long time. Teaching was another passion of Dayton’s. He really tried to be patient and kind with people. As cliché’ as it might sound, he would really give a stranger the shirt off his back. He has always been like that; he was good at walking in other people’s shoes.
Brannon Mountain Cemetery, in Crosses Arkansas will be his last stop on this earth. Even though it might be the last place he visits, his stories still live in each of the people who got the privilege to know and love him. Dayton had the most infectious smile and laugh that lit up any room he walked into. He could even make a grumpy old man burst into laughter. Dayton never stopped moving, he would dance the night away any chance he got. His brightness will never be forgotten.
We love you.
Dayton is survived by his parents, Paul and Carrie; siblings, Dallas (Paul), Dylan (Jennifer), and Delia; three nephews, River, Tristen, and Oliver; great grandparents, grandparents, great aunts and uncles, aunts and uncles, and many cousins; many loving friends and girlfriend Nyah.
Visitation will be 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday July 18, 2021 at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday at Brannon Mountain Community Church with burial to follow in Brannon Mountain Cemetery.
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