A. Paul Reynolds
A. Paul Reynolds, 93, of Patrick Springs passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born in the Stella community December 26, 1927 to William Arthur and Opal Nicholas Reynolds.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Frances Knight Reynolds; sisters, Vivian R. Delwiche and Helen Roop Howell; brothers, William, Rogers and Ralph Reynolds; and step-son John P. Mason.
Paul is survived by his wife Inice Smith Reynolds of the home; sons, Brent, Mark and Barry Reynolds and his wife Ester; daughter Kay Reynolds; grandchildren, Emily and Jennifer Reynolds; stepsons, Mike Mason (Nancy) and Steve Mason (Cheryl), Kelly Mason (Donna), Terri Mason and their families; sisters, Peggy R. Martin, and Louise R. Johnson; brothers, Bobby, Gregory and John Reynolds.
Paul was a 1946 graduate of Hardin Reynolds High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the 250 Ordinance Ballistic team as a master electronic technician. Only two 12 men teams were in the U.S. Army at that time.
He was a graduate of R.C.A. Radio and TV school in New York City, General Motors Training Center in Kokomo, Indiana. He served a 4 year Radio and TV Repairman Apprenticeship in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was a lifetime member of the Patrick County Historical Society. He held a FCC Radio and Telephone License, with lifetime appointment. He was the owner-operator of Reynolds Radio and TV for thirty-five years in Martinsville. He was also a longtime member of Family Motor Coaching and was an avid motor coach traveler for over 30 years, having traveled from the Florida Keys to Alaska and most states. He was a member a Salem United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Salem United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Franklin officiating. Interment will follow the service and will be at Critz Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.