Roy L. Reynolds, 88, of Abilene, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at the Memorial Hospital, Abilene. He was born June 28, 1922 in Arlington, Texas, the son of Weeks and Gertrude (Davidson) Reynolds.
He moved to Abilene with his parents as a small child, attended the local schools and graduated from Abilene High School.
He enlisted in the United States Navy and transferred to the Army Air Corps, serving as a pilot during WWII. On Sept. 23, 1944 he was united in marriage with Mary Ellen Hill in Abilene. All their married life was spent in Abilene. He was a retired rural mail carrier of 37 years; a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Abilene; and a lifetime member of the VFW, the American Legion and the Abilene Elks Lodge. Mrs. Reynolds preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 1984.
Surviving are: two sons, Stephen Reynolds, El Dorado, and Scott Reynolds, Abilene; one daughter, Lorrie Reynolds, Peabody; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Besides his wife, Mary Ellen, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, with Pastor Stephen Haverlah officiating. Burial will be in the Abilene Cemetery, with military graveside honors. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of the service.
The family of Roy L. Reynolds suggests that friends may contribute to the Abilene VFW Post in his memory. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Send condolences to www.mbcfh.com.
