Mike Reynolds Obituary

Mike Reynolds

Mike Reynolds, 65, of 327 Ford Street, Eden, NC died Friday, June 1, 2012 surrounded with love by his wife, daughter and son. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 7, Draper Christian Church. Burial will follow in Danview Cemetery. Mike's last battle was fought with honor and dignity, just as he lived his life. He was a 3 tour IUWG (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group) Vietman Veteran, and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He completed SERE Training (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) and was proud to be an American, who voluntarily served his country with Honor. Mike was an ASA (Amateur Softball Association), and NSA (National Softball Association) Umpire, officiating in numerous state and world softball tournaments. He loved softball and spent most of his life playing, watching or officiating the sport. He was an honest man who always stood up for what he believed in. Those that know Mike, knew he was a man of his word and loyal to his beliefs. Mike received numeorus commendations throughout his life. in 1999, he was awarded the first ever Heroism Award by the Eden Fire Department for saving the life of his neighbor. Mike believed if you saw someone in need, help out, especially if they could not help themselves. In 2000, he was awarded the NCDOC (NC Department of Corrections) Officer of the Year Award. Mike was a devoted husband and father. He married Linda Minter in 1968 and has spent the past 43 years as her husband and best friend. Mike loved his family. His children and grandchildren were the the world to him. He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Navey Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; daughter, Lisa Desmond and husband, Shay of Kernersville; son, Ryan Reynolds and wife, Tiara of Belews Creek, grandson, Cian Desmond, granddaughter, Clara Desmond, and grandson, James Reynolds; aunts, Corinne McBride of Eden and Anne Clark of Danville, VA; sisters-in-law, Donna Minter of Charleston, SC and Karen Lunsford of Eden; brother-in-law, Mike Minter of Eden; and father-in-law, Frank Minter of Eden. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at his home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County from Jun. 3 to Jun. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Mike Reynolds

5 Entries

Michael Reynolds

June 8, 2012

I never had the opportunity to meet Mike, but over the years (due to the name similarity) I began to feel that I had a twin in town. It was an honor for me as I was told by so many people that Mike was one of the finest men in town. It is my prayer that our passiing ships will meet at some point in the future.
My prayers are with the family.

Bobby&Linda Setliff

June 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Welch Jennifer

June 6, 2012

To the Reynolds family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

terry purdy

June 5, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Deborah Pulliam

June 5, 2012

Linda,I am so sorry for the lost of your husband.I too lost my husband last August,and know what you're going through.Please know you and your family are in my prayers.Always remember the good times,which we both had,and share them to the fullest.

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