by Archana Subramaniam by CNB
Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: SATURDAY, February 20, 1993 TAG: 9302220187 SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: A-4 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: FINCASTLE LENGTH: Medium
OBIT REYNOLDS, THOMAS EDWARD
REYNOLDS, Thomas Edward, 78, of 2515 Reynolds Drive, Fincastle, died February 18, 1993 in a local hospital. He was a member of and a deacon emeritus of Bonsack Baptist Church. He retired from the purchasing and materials management department of the N&W Railway in 1976, after 37 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Eileen Black Reynolds; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Edwina Reynolds, Hardy, Rodger and Esther Reynolds, Troutville, Richard T. Reynolds, Roanoke; Michael C. and Pat Reynolds, Vinton, Rodney D. and Becky Reynolds, Danville; six grandchildren, Todd, Eric, Jason, Elana, Leanna, Chelsea Reynolds; brother, Kenneth Reynolds; sisters, Ruth Reynolds Crawford and Dorothy Reynolds Gowen. He was extremely active in the International Association of Lions Clubs, from a community level to an international level, serving as zone chairman, deputy district governor, district governor, and as past district governor of Lions International. The Lions of Virginia elected him as their state secretary and state treasurer. He was honored and distinguished by Lions International in 1988 by receiving the international leadership award. In 1989 he had 40 years of perfect attendance in the Lions Club of Troutville. Mr. Reynolds was interested and active in the educational school system in Botetourt County. He served as president of both Troutville and Lord Botetourt High School PTA, as well as of the Botetourt Council of the PTA. It was during this time that the citizens of Botetourt County voted to consolidate their high schools. He had the honor of naming the Lord Botetourt High School. He served on the board of managers of the Virginia Congress of PTA and held life memberships in that organization. The Roanoke Chamber of Commerce in 1972 choose Mr. Reynolds as father of the year in civic affairs in the Roanoke Valley. In 1971, the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce declared him the County's most outstanding citizen. He served as chairman of Botetourt County, 1970 Bicentennial Commission. A memorial and worship service will be conducted from the Bonsack Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Moore III officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Troutville Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Monday.