Richard Reynolds Obituary Richard Wayne Reynolds October 2, 1932 － March 29, 2024 Portsmouth, VA － Richard "Perry" Reynolds, 91, passed away March 29, 2024 at the Gates House Assisted Living Facility in Gatesville, NC. He was born October 2, 1932 in Ithaca, NY. He was the son of Jay M. Reynolds and Dorothy Martindale. He was predeceased by a brother John Reynolds and Kathy of Houston, TX and three sisters, Betty, Mary and Shirley. He was also predeceased by a sister-in-law Rosa Lane Barnes Kincaid and Ashby of Suffolk, VA, his mother-in-law Gwendolyn Berry Barnes and Richard H. Barnes, Sr. of Suffolk, VA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 66 years, Bessie Barnes Reynolds, sons Michael Wayne Reynolds and Debbie of Wilkesboro, NC and Richard Mark Reynolds of Kill Devil Hills, NC. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Richard (Henry) Barnes, Jr. of Franklin, VA, sister-in-law Mary Lee Warren and Dean of Suffolk, VA, niece Karen Kincaid Dunn and Kenny of Chapel Hill, NC, nephew Charles Ashby Kincaid, Jr. and Reba of Suffolk, VA. Richard graduated from high school in Ithaca, NY and attended The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA and later graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Richard spent his career working for the US Postal Service in Suffolk, VA, Wilcox Travel Agency and Templeton Travel in Boone, NC, C.I. Travel Center both in Portsmouth, VA and Naples, FL and Boaters World in Venice, FL. Richard was a Navy Veteran and was enlisted from 1950-1959, stationed in Norfolk, VA and served during the Korean War. He loved his Country! Richard was a member of the Suffolk Ruritan Club, Boone Rotary Club, Boone Ski Club, FL CERT Team Disaster Relief and the NC OBX Ham Radio Club. He was also an assistant and head Coach for the Lions Little League Baseball Team in Boone, NC. He attended Bethlehem Christian Church in Suffolk, VA, he was a member of Boone United Methodist Church and Greenway Baptist Church in Boone, NC and Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Franklin, VA. Richard loved traveling, playing Bridge, dogs, working in his yard, the Beach and the Mountains, coastal fishing and boating, skiing, attending ASU football games, watching the Atlanta Braves, sharing stories about his travels, especially his mission trips to Cuba. But, most of all, he loved spending time with his Family and Friends! Thank you for the Loving Care provided by The Village at Woods Edge, Franklin, VA, Commonwealth at Churchland House, Portsmouth, VA, Gates House, Gatesville, NC and Albemarle Care & Hospice, Elizabeth City, NC. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later time. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Apr. 1, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Richard-Reynolds 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/richard-reynolds-obituary?id=54766832 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Richard "Perry" Reynolds, 91, passed away on March 29, 2024, in Gatesville, NC. Born in Ithaca, NY, he was a Navy veteran, postal worker, and travel agent. He loved traveling, sports, and community service. Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bessie, two sons, and extended family. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A private Memorial Service will be held at a later time. ### The Edited Obituary Richard Reynolds Obituary Richard Wayne Reynolds October 2, 1932 - March 29, 2024 Portsmouth, VA - Richard "Perry" Reynolds, 91, passed away March 29, 2024 at the Gates House Assisted Living Facility in Gatesville, NC. He was born October 2, 1932 in Ithaca, NY. He was the son of Jay M. Reynolds and Dorothy Martindale. He was predeceased by a brother John Reynolds and Kathy of Houston, TX and three sisters, Betty, Mary and Shirley. He was also predeceased by a sister in law Rosa Lane Barnes Kincaid and Ashby of Suffolk, VA, his mother in law Gwendolyn Berry Barnes and Richard H. Barnes, Sr. of Suffolk, VA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 66 years, Bessie Barnes Reynolds, sons Michael Wayne Reynolds and Debbie of Wilkesboro, NC and Richard Mark Reynolds of Kill Devil Hills, NC. He is also survived by his brother in law Richard (Henry) Barnes, Jr. of Franklin, VA, sister in law Mary Lee Warren and Dean of Suffolk, VA, niece Karen Kincaid Dunn and Kenny of Chapel Hill, NC, nephew Charles Ashby Kincaid, Jr. and Reba of Suffolk, VA. Richard graduated from high school in Ithaca, NY and attended The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA and later graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Richard spent his career working for the US Postal Service in Suffolk, VA, Wilcox Travel Agency and Templeton Travel in Boone, NC, C.I. Travel Center both in Portsmouth, VA and Naples, FL and Boaters World in Venice, FL. Richard was a Navy Veteran and was enlisted from 1950-1959, stationed in Norfolk, VA and served during the Korean War. He loved his Country! Richard was a member of the Suffolk Ruritan Club, Boone Rotary Club, Boone Ski Club, FL CERT Team Disaster Relief and the NC OBX Ham Radio Club. He was also an assistant and head Coach for the Lions Little League Baseball Team in Boone, NC. He attended Bethlehem Christian Church in Suffolk, VA, he was a member of Boone United Methodist Church and Greenway Baptist Church in Boone, NC and Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Franklin, VA. Richard loved traveling, playing Bridge, dogs, working in his yard, the Beach and the Mountains, coastal fishing and boating, skiing, attending ASU football games, watching the Atlanta Braves, sharing stories about his travels, especially his mission trips to Cuba. But, most of all, he loved spending time with his Family and Friends! Thank you for the Loving Care provided by The Village at Woods Edge, Franklin, VA, Commonwealth at Churchland House, Portsmouth, VA, Gates House, Gatesville, NC and Albemarle Care & Hospice, Elizabeth City, NC. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later time. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Richard Wayne Reynolds | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | October 2, 1932; Ithaca, NY | | Death | March 29, 2024; Gatesville, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------| | Richard Wayne Reynolds | Decedent | Portsmouth, VA | | Bessie Barnes Reynolds | Spouse | Unknown | | Jay M. Reynolds | Parent | Unknown | | Dorothy Martindale | Parent | Unknown | | Michael Wayne Reynolds | Child | Wilkesboro, NC | | Richard Mark Reynolds | Child | Kill Devil Hills, NC | | John Reynolds | Predeceased Sibling | Houston, TX | | Betty | Predeceased Sibling | Unknown | | Mary | Predeceased Sibling | Unknown | | Shirley | Predeceased Sibling | Unknown | | Richard (Henry) Barnes, Jr. | Brother-in-law | Franklin, VA | | Mary Lee Warren | Sister-in-law | Suffolk, VA | | Karen Kincaid Dunn | Niece | Chapel Hill, NC | | Charles Ashby Kincaid, Jr. | Nephew | Suffolk, VA | | Rosa Lane Barnes Kincaid | Predeceased Sister-in-law | Suffolk, VA | | Gwendolyn Berry Barnes | Predeceased Mother-in-law | Suffolk, VA | | Richard H. Barnes, Sr. | Predeceased Father-in-law | Suffolk, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Richard graduated from high school in Ithaca, NY. 2. He attended The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. 3. He later graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. 4. Richard worked for the US Postal Service in Suffolk, VA. 5. He also worked for Wilcox Travel Agency and Templeton Travel in Boone, NC. 6. He was employed at C.I. Travel Center in both Portsmouth, VA and Naples, FL. 7. Richard worked at Boaters World in Venice, FL. 8. He was a Navy Veteran, enlisted from 1950-1959. 9. Richard was stationed in Norfolk, VA and served during the Korean War. 10. He was a member of the Suffolk Ruritan Club. 11. Richard belonged to the Boone Rotary Club and Boone Ski Club. 12. He was part of the FL CERT Team Disaster Relief. 13. Richard was a member of the NC OBX Ham Radio Club. 14. He served as an assistant and head Coach for the Lions Little League Baseball Team in Boone, NC. 15. Richard attended Bethlehem Christian Church in Suffolk, VA. 16. He was a member of Boone United Methodist Church and Greenway Baptist Church in Boone, NC. 17. Richard was also a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Franklin, VA. 18. He enjoyed traveling, playing Bridge, and dogs. 19. Richard loved working in his yard, the Beach, and the Mountains. 20. He enjoyed coastal fishing, boating, and skiing. 21. Richard was fond of attending ASU football games and watching the Atlanta Braves. 22. He liked sharing stories about his travels, especially his mission trips to Cuba.