In Loving Memory of Koby Dureal Reynolds, 27 of Decatur, IL, who passed away 12:35 A.M. December 26, 2025 in rural Clinton, IL.
Services for Koby will be 1 PM Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Jonathan Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, IL. Visitation will be 11 AM – 1 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Koby Reynolds Memorial Fund c/o Amy Reynolds.
Koby was truly one of a kind — the kind of soul you don’t come across often and never forget once you do. He was a devoted father, a loving son, a loyal brother, and a friend who loved hard, laughed louder, and showed up fully for the people he cared about.
He was the proud and loving father of Keilana Reynolds and Zelynn Reynolds both of Clinton. His children were his greatest joy, his greatest purpose, and his greatest love. Everything Koby did carried their names in his heart, and his love for them will forever be a guiding light in their lives.
Koby was born April 22, 1998 in Decatur, IL the cherished son of Amy (Bateson) Reynolds of Decatur and Phillip Reynolds of Farmer City, raised with love and strength that shaped the man he became. He was a brother to Christian Reynolds, Jon Reynolds of Decatur, and Isaih Reynolds of Decatur, — bonded not only by blood, but by shared memories, laughter, and an unbreakable connection that time can never undo. Grandson of maternal grandmother, Rhonda Bateson of Clinton and paternal grandfather, Francisco Jacinto.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Christian Reynolds, paternal grandmother, Lindsay McCoy, paternal grandfather, Dennis Reynolds, maternal great grandmother, Barbara Bateson.
Koby had a soul drawn to the outdoors. He found peace with a fishing pole in hand, excitement while mushroom hunting, and joy in the simple moments spent under open skies. He was the life of the party — the one with the infectious laugh, the unforgettable stories, and the ability to turn ordinary moments into memories people would talk about for years.
But above all else, Koby had one of the biggest hearts. He loved deeply, cared fiercely, and gave freely of himself. He made people feel seen, welcomed, and understood. His presence alone brought comfort, laughter, and warmth.
Koby’s life was not measured by time, but by love — and by that measure, his life was full beyond words. Though his physical presence is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in his children, his family, his friends, and every story shared in his honor.
He will be missed in ways words cannot fully express and loved in ways that will never fade.
Some people leave footprints, Koby Reynolds left heartprints. Forever remembered. Forever loved. Forever Koby.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
