Reginald Springfield Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Reginald Springfield, 68, was born September 2, 1953 in Chester, Pa to the late Anna Louise and James Elbert Springfield. “Reggie” entered eternal rest on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was the youngest of four children and received his primary education in the Chester-Upland School District. After graduating from Chester High School in 1971, he attended Morgan State University, graduating in 1976, with a degree in English. While at Morgan, Reggie pledged to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and was actively involved for many years. He and the brothers of his fraternity exhibited a life long allegiance to the each other. Later, Reggie received his Masters Degree in Education from Temple University. In his youth and beyond, Reggie was an avid sports fan. As a youngster, he played baseball and football. He continued to play baseball at MSU. As a young adult, he switched to softball and tennis. Cook, (as some called him) spent many hours on the softball field and tennis court developing life-long friendships during that time. Reggie was also known to be one the few black people in the local area who was a fan of and knew a lot about ice hockey, particularly The Philadelphia Flyers. Besides sports, Reginald Loved The Lord and was so very passionate about education, fashion, and music. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church for his entire life. Anyone who spent time with him experienced his singing voice. He could speak intelligently & with fervor on each of these topics. Reggie's sense of style was evident every time you saw him. Along with his unforgettable personality, Reggie could be charming and possessed an amazing ability to relate to people of all ages. He was always an independent thinker despite others opinions. In 1978, Reginald married Wanda Smith and from this union they had two children, Shannon Michelle & Reginald Dane Springfield. Later in life, he fathered Marcus Aneas Springfield with Lenora Scurry. Reggie was also the proud grandfather of Jamai, Jordan, & Jaden Springfield. Throughout his life Reggie had many jobs with many different companies, including Scott Paper Co, OIC, and PQ Corp, among others. He ultimately ended up teaching high school students at Chester High School where he found his niche teaching for over 30 years. He loved his students and built an amazing legacy investing in the youth of the community leaving lasting impressions with many of them. His relationships grew beyond the classroom and he became a staple in so many of his students lives. He also coached Chester High Schools Baseball team. His charming and strong personality lasted up until his final days. Reginald is pre-deceased by his daughter Shannon Michelle Springfield, and his parents. He is survived by his sisters Iris, Sanya, and brother James (Paulos) Springfield, sons Reginald and Marcus, grandchildren Jamai, Jordan, and Jaden and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Reginald Springfield

September 2, 1953 - April 15, 2022