The Radio People Monroe LA is mourning the loss of longtime personality John Reynolds, who passed away on Monday at the age of 55.

After serving in the Navy during the first Gulf War and returning to Monroe to complete college, Reynolds joined the company’s Country “K104” KJLO-FM first as a newscaster in 1998 before quickly rising to morning host. He would remain until 2017 when he departed to relocate to Key West FL to pursue acting. He returned to the company in 2019 in the dual role of host of “The Morning Vacation” along with Jim Elliot at Classic Hits “LA 105” KLIP-FM and midday host at KJLO-FM. He also previously served as Program Director at KJLO.

In a Facebook post noting his passing, the station said, “John has been a member of our family and yours for 25 years now. We’ve laughed and cried with him. John loved fiercely, his spirit was bright, his heart was huge, and his personality was even bigger. We here at K-104 and the Radio People will continue to work hard to bring fun and music into your lives each day, and as we do, we will strive to honor John’s memory. We truly loved him, and none of us will ever be the same without him. Thank you for listening, and please remember John’s family and friends during this sad time.”