John “Taylor” Reynolds, 68, of Hazard, NE died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Loup County Ag Building in Taylor. Pastor Dean Hanson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Madison Square Cemetery near Taylor. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, November 18 at the Loup County Ag Building in Taylor. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to the family for individuals or families in need. John was born September 12, 1952 in Sargent, NE to Ernest and Martha (Sheldon) Reynolds. At an early age John moved with his parents to Missouri. He later attended school in Taylor and graduated from Taylor High School in 1970. Shortly after graduating John worked for Sub Serfco Construction in Grand Island. On June 16, 1972 John was united in marriage to Deborah Rasmussen at Hazard. John later worked alongside his brother Bill operating a dozer for Reynolds Construction. John worked various jobs throughout his career including Midlands Construction and Eaton Corporation. John spent the last nine years working for his nephew at Reynolds Construction doing what he thoroughly enjoyed, running dirt work equipment. John also enjoyed cutting wood and was gifted with a green thumb. He enjoyed watching things grow. He was an avid college football fan. Most of all, John was a hardworking perfectionist who took great pride in helping others. He is survived by daughter, Melanie (Brandon) Myers of Sargent, NE; son, Brian Reynolds of McCook, NE; special friend, Betty Baburek of Ansley, NE; brothers, Duane of Litchfield, NE, and Larry of Wray, CO; sister, Marilyn of Cairo, NE; two grandchildren, Taylor and Harley Myers; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Billie. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussenfh.com