Mr. Richard Michael Reynolds, 65, of 327 Ford Street, Eden, NC died surrounded with love by his wife, daughter and son.
Funeral services were held at Draper Christian Church in Draper, NC.
Burial followed in Danview Cemetery in Eden.
His last battle was fought with honor and dignity, just as he lived his life. He was a 3 tour IUWG (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group) Vietnam Veteran, and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He completed SERE Training (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) and was proud to be an American, who voluntarily served his country with Honor.
He was an ASA (Amateur Softball Association), and NSA (National Softball Association) Umpire, officiating in numerous state and world softball tournaments. He loved softball and spent most of his life playing, watching or officiating the sport.
He was an honest man who always stood up for what he believed in. Those that know Mike, knew he was a man of his word and loyal to his beliefs. he received numerous commendations throughout his life. in 1999, he was awarded the first ever Heroism Award by the Eden Fire Department for saving the life of his neighbor. He believed if you saw someone in need, help out, especially if they could not help themselves.
In 2000, he was awarded the NCDOC (NC Department of Corrections) Officer of the Year Award.
He was a devoted husband and father. He married Linda Minter in 1968 and has spent the past 43 years as her husband and best friend. Mike loved his family. His children and grandchildren were the the world to him. He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Navey Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, daughter Lisa Desmond and husband Shay of Kernersville, NC, son Ryan Reynolds and wife Tiara of Belews Creek, NC, grandson Cian Desmond, granddaughter Clara Desmond and grandson James Reynolds, aunts Corinne McBride of Eden and Anne Clark of Danville, VA, sisters-in-law Donna Minter of Charleston, SC and Karen Lunsford of Eden, brother-in-law Mike Minter of Eden and father-in-law Frank Minter of Eden.
Fair Funeral Home in Eden served the Reynolds family.
Source - Obituary, edited, Danville Register and Bee.
Funeral services were held at Draper Christian Church in Draper, NC.
Burial followed in Danview Cemetery in Eden.
His last battle was fought with honor and dignity, just as he lived his life. He was a 3 tour IUWG (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group) Vietnam Veteran, and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He completed SERE Training (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) and was proud to be an American, who voluntarily served his country with Honor.
He was an ASA (Amateur Softball Association), and NSA (National Softball Association) Umpire, officiating in numerous state and world softball tournaments. He loved softball and spent most of his life playing, watching or officiating the sport.
He was an honest man who always stood up for what he believed in. Those that know Mike, knew he was a man of his word and loyal to his beliefs. he received numerous commendations throughout his life. in 1999, he was awarded the first ever Heroism Award by the Eden Fire Department for saving the life of his neighbor. He believed if you saw someone in need, help out, especially if they could not help themselves.
In 2000, he was awarded the NCDOC (NC Department of Corrections) Officer of the Year Award.
He was a devoted husband and father. He married Linda Minter in 1968 and has spent the past 43 years as her husband and best friend. Mike loved his family. His children and grandchildren were the the world to him. He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Navey Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, daughter Lisa Desmond and husband Shay of Kernersville, NC, son Ryan Reynolds and wife Tiara of Belews Creek, NC, grandson Cian Desmond, granddaughter Clara Desmond and grandson James Reynolds, aunts Corinne McBride of Eden and Anne Clark of Danville, VA, sisters-in-law Donna Minter of Charleston, SC and Karen Lunsford of Eden, brother-in-law Mike Minter of Eden and father-in-law Frank Minter of Eden.
Fair Funeral Home in Eden served the Reynolds family.
Source - Obituary, edited, Danville Register and Bee.
Mr. Richard Michael Reynolds, 65, of 327 Ford Street, Eden, NC died surrounded with love by his wife, daughter and son.
Funeral services were held at Draper Christian Church in Draper, NC.
Burial followed in Danview Cemetery in Eden.
His last battle was fought with honor and dignity, just as he lived his life. He was a 3 tour IUWG (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group) Vietnam Veteran, and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He completed SERE Training (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) and was proud to be an American, who voluntarily served his country with Honor.
He was an ASA (Amateur Softball Association), and NSA (National Softball Association) Umpire, officiating in numerous state and world softball tournaments. He loved softball and spent most of his life playing, watching or officiating the sport.
He was an honest man who always stood up for what he believed in. Those that know Mike, knew he was a man of his word and loyal to his beliefs. he received numerous commendations throughout his life. in 1999, he was awarded the first ever Heroism Award by the Eden Fire Department for saving the life of his neighbor. He believed if you saw someone in need, help out, especially if they could not help themselves.
In 2000, he was awarded the NCDOC (NC Department of Corrections) Officer of the Year Award.
He was a devoted husband and father. He married Linda Minter in 1968 and has spent the past 43 years as her husband and best friend. Mike loved his family. His children and grandchildren were the the world to him. He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Navey Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, daughter Lisa Desmond and husband Shay of Kernersville, NC, son Ryan Reynolds and wife Tiara of Belews Creek, NC, grandson Cian Desmond, granddaughter Clara Desmond and grandson James Reynolds, aunts Corinne McBride of Eden and Anne Clark of Danville, VA, sisters-in-law Donna Minter of Charleston, SC and Karen Lunsford of Eden, brother-in-law Mike Minter of Eden and father-in-law Frank Minter of Eden.
Fair Funeral Home in Eden served the Reynolds family.
Source - Obituary, edited, Danville Register and Bee.
Funeral services were held at Draper Christian Church in Draper, NC.
Burial followed in Danview Cemetery in Eden.
His last battle was fought with honor and dignity, just as he lived his life. He was a 3 tour IUWG (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group) Vietnam Veteran, and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He completed SERE Training (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) and was proud to be an American, who voluntarily served his country with Honor.
He was an ASA (Amateur Softball Association), and NSA (National Softball Association) Umpire, officiating in numerous state and world softball tournaments. He loved softball and spent most of his life playing, watching or officiating the sport.
He was an honest man who always stood up for what he believed in. Those that know Mike, knew he was a man of his word and loyal to his beliefs. he received numerous commendations throughout his life. in 1999, he was awarded the first ever Heroism Award by the Eden Fire Department for saving the life of his neighbor. He believed if you saw someone in need, help out, especially if they could not help themselves.
In 2000, he was awarded the NCDOC (NC Department of Corrections) Officer of the Year Award.
He was a devoted husband and father. He married Linda Minter in 1968 and has spent the past 43 years as her husband and best friend. Mike loved his family. His children and grandchildren were the the world to him. He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Navey Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, daughter Lisa Desmond and husband Shay of Kernersville, NC, son Ryan Reynolds and wife Tiara of Belews Creek, NC, grandson Cian Desmond, granddaughter Clara Desmond and grandson James Reynolds, aunts Corinne McBride of Eden and Anne Clark of Danville, VA, sisters-in-law Donna Minter of Charleston, SC and Karen Lunsford of Eden, brother-in-law Mike Minter of Eden and father-in-law Frank Minter of Eden.
Fair Funeral Home in Eden served the Reynolds family.
Source - Obituary, edited, Danville Register and Bee.
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