Howard L. Reynolds

Howard L. Reynolds celebrated his 83rd birthday by returning to God's Heavenly Kingdom on August 25, 2010. Phyllis, his loving wife of seven years and his children, Michael and Kathleen were by his side. Howard was born in Lorain, OH on August 25, 1927 and was the son of Daniel Howard Reynolds and Violet Summer Reynolds. He was a US serviceperson first and after retiring he was a gifted cobbler, builder, repairman and gardener. He was proud to have served in the US Navy for 30 years and participated in three wars, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the Navy as Master Chief Petty Officer E9. He served on seven ships, one of which was the USS Intrepid. Howard was an active volunteer and was always ready to help a friend or person in need. He was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church and volunteered many hours of his time to help with repairs and other needs of the church. Howard is survived by his wife Phyllis; his mother Violet Reynolds; one brother, James Reynolds and wife Carole of Panama; a son, Michael Reynolds and wife Nicole of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter, Kathleen N. Reynolds of Norfolk, VA; four grandchildren, Christopher, Patrick, Courtney and Emily of Virginia Beach, VA and several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Howard Reynolds; a sister, Edith Nasca and her husband Joseph and a brother, David Reynolds. A service to celebrate the life of Howard will be held September 9, 2010, at 7:00 pm at Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Avenue, with Chaplain Alan Taylor of Four Seasons Hospice officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowhip hall. Burial will be September 10th at 12:00 pm at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 1270 W. Old US 70 Hwy, Black Mountain, NC. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution may consider Abernethy United Methodist Church, Salvation Army, Red Cross or their favorite charity.