Thomas Holladay "Tommi" Reynolds

I met Tommy years ago when I was a traveling Sales Representative for a large Fortune 500 company and Culpeper was part of my sales route. I have been playing guitar since I was 12 years old (now 71). Tommy always was a good friend to me and I always stopped in Culpeper Music when I was in town. I am looking at the cherry red SG he sold me many years ago right now. I played a lot of gigs with that axe and he made me a good deal on it. Truly a great man and I will always remember him as a...

It's hard to believe that Tommi is gone. The first time I went into his store 10 years ago, he talked to me like he had known me for years. He always had plenty to talk about, and I will miss those conversations deeply. Tommi was a one of a kind person and I think we can all learn a lot from him. He operated his store in a different way and helped me to realize that money isn't everything. People are what is important, and treating them with respect and dignity goes a lot farther than...

I first met Tommi when I was a 14 year old aspiring guitar player. I would go into Sparks' Grocery on Main Street in Orange and bug him about music, guitars and amps, and anything musical. He was the same then (1964) as the man described in so many of these posts. Generous, friendly, and with a totally unique view of life. In later years after I bought Charlottesville Music we talked often on the telephone and without fail he would begin every conversation with "how's the family?" and end...

I still look for Tommi every time I pass the store, it just seems so strange that he's not there anymore. I could always count on him for some uplifting conversation and positive thoughts. I was lucky enough to play some gigs with him and share a few laughs. You will be sorely missed brother.

What a man, what a friend. What more can you say. Til we meet again..Jack

Tommi, you are one special human being. Your love for your fellow man should be an inspiration to all of us. Your love for your family came thru loud and clear to anyone who knew you. Your passion for music of all kinds was projected in your performance. You will be surely missed. Love to your immediate family as well as extended music family.
Cal & Dot Newman.

When Don and I wanted to get into playing music we where recommened to Tommi Reynolds at Culpeper Music, and Oh what a nice man was he. He helped us out greatfully in picking out the correct instruments for us. He once told us that he plays his guitar all times of the night, and I asked him "Don't you sleep? and he told me that sleep was a waste of time that there was a lot in life that you could be doing. He will be greatly missed by lots of people! Tommi now you can rest peacefully.

Tommi, while I don't have the history many do, I still have vivid fond memories of being with you at the store on a Saturday afternoon. A greater friend you could never want. Whether you just walked in and struck up a conversation, or you'd been away for 10 years, or were just in there yesterday... you were always the same. You were an inspiration and continue to be to this day. I'll miss you, but know we'll meet again... and if it has to wait until I'm 72 I know you'll greet me with...

I was truly blessed by the gracious Lord above the day I met Tommi Reynolds. He was one of the kindest, truest, most generous, and loving people I have ever know. We'll all miss him dearly. Thanks for everything Tommi.