Emmett Robinson Reynolds

Emmett Robinson Reynolds November 21, 1919 - November 18, 2009 COLUMBUS, GA— Brigadier General (Ret.) Emmett Robinson Reynolds, 89, of Columbus, GA died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the United States Military Academy Old Cadet Chapel in West Point, NY according to McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Gen. Reynolds was born November 21, 1919 in Union Springs, AL son of the late Emmett Reynolds and Minnie Lou Sims Reynolds Herring. He was a graduate of Clayton High School in Clayton, AL and graduated in January 1943 from the United States Military Academy, University of Illinois, and George Washington University. He had received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, MS degree in Electrical Engineering, and a MS degree in Business Administration. After 30 years of service, Gen. Reynolds retired from the United States Army. He was a member of the Officers Club, Army-Navy Club in Washington, DC, The Retired Officers Association, 17th Signal Battalion Association, United States Military Academy at West Point Alumni Member, and Orchid Society Member. He received the Legion of Merit with an oak leaf cluster, the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, Joint Chiefs of Staff Medal, and numerous military honors and awards. He fought in the South Pacific during WWII and also fought in the Vietnam War. Gen. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife, Betty June Baker Reynolds and his brother, George Henry Reynolds. He is survived by his daughter, June Reynolds Wood and son-in-law Richard of Columbus, GA and a granddaughter, Anne Reynolds Wood of New York, NY. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.