An impressive crowd was on hand for a dual 90th birthday celebration for the Reynolds.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Longtime La Follette leader and businessman Jack Reynolds marks a milestone today.  Reynolds is 90-years old.Here is the story that aired on WLAF last month on Jack and his wife Mary Lou for their 90th birthday celebration:

“I’m a 1929 model, and I’m hanging in there,” said a soon-to-be 90-year old Jack Reynolds on Sunday at a 90th birthday party thrown for he and his wife, Mary Lou, at The  Stables.

One of the few hundred attendees, Bess Stout, said, “I think it’s wonderful (of the event).  They are such a sweet family and  have always been friends for my whole entire life.”

“It’s just kind of humbling to think so many people would come,” said Mary Lou.  Mrs. Reynolds turned 90 on October 7 while Jack’s 90th birthday is November 22.

“And it’s gone quick,” said Jack.  The couple has been married 65 1/2 years and has three children and four grandchildren; two girls and twin boys.  He pointed out that 20 or 30 people would be plenty for a party.  “And I don’t know what they did (to bring in such a large crowd), but the children have done it, Johnnie, David and Betty Kaye, and here we are,” said Jack.

When asked who put all this (the party) together,  “Johnnie and Betty Kay.  And with a laugh, David may’ve had a word or two about it,” Mary Lou said.

Stout added, “They are an inspiration to many, many people.”

“I thank the Lord that we’re both still here,” said Mary Lou.  And we are, too, Mrs. Reynolds.  (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 11/22/2019-6AM)