HENRY REYNOLDS Sr.

REYNOLDS HENRY, SR.

Mr. Henry Reynolds, Sr., passed away at age 88 on September 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Henry was born on February 24, 1930 in Brownsville, PA, to the late Pauline Washington and the late Henry Reynolds. He was a 1948 graduate of Brownsville High School in Brownsville, PA. After graduating from high school, Henry moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where he met and married Julia Meggerson on March 19, 1955. While he and Julia began raising a family, Henry supported the family working as a licensed barber for several years, before he changed career paths to become a teacher. While pursuing his education, he worked as a sky cap for both United and Eastern Airlines. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree along with a Masters in Education. He went on to teach at both Westinghouse and Allderdice High schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia on March 8, 2018. Henry is survived by his sons, Gary Reynolds, Mark (Deanna) Reynolds, and Henry Reynolds, Jr.; grandchildren, Sheree Reynolds, Teixeira Reynolds, Mark Reynolds Jr., Shana Reynolds, Ethan Reynolds, Ryan Reynolds, Destiny Johnson Reynolds, Quadre Reynolds, and Quintin Reynolds; great-grandchild, Patience Tyler; cousins Debra Martin, Victoria Smith, Gerald Smith, Bryan Smith, Anthony Smith, Rosetta Owens Jamar, and Rev. Jeffrey Owens; nieces through marriage Deborah Elaine Gary, Phyllis Boss, Deborah Renee Hood, Cynthia Hood; and nephew through marriage Jonas Hood. Henry was a lifelong tennis buff, playing well into his 80s. The family invites donations in Henry's name to The Highland Park Tennis Club. Special thanks to all who cared for Henry during his final years. Friends and family are welcome to attend the memorial service, officiated by Dr. Vincent K. Campbell, Senior Pastor, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219. A repast will immediately follow the memorial service.