W. Michael "Mike" Reynolds

W. Michael "Mike" Reynolds obituary, Villa Hills, KY

W. Michael "Mike" Reynolds

W. Michael "Mike" Reynolds Obituary

W. Michael "Mike" Reynolds, age 77, of Villa Hills, Kentucky, passed away on May 23, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, to Clarence P. and Pauline F. Reynolds (née Hill).

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Clarence P. "Nick" Reynolds, II, his mother, Pauline F. Reynolds, and his brother, Clarence P.  "Tuffy" Reynolds, III. 

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandy Reynolds (née Hitch); their daughter, Christa M. Weiskittel; and his cherished grandchildren, Alec M. Barton-Reynolds (Amanda Haney), Owen R. Weiskittel, and Kayla M. Weiskittel. Mike also leaves behind his great-grandchildren, Axell R. Barton-Reynolds, Adelyn R. Barton-Reynolds, Arlo W. Barton-Reynolds; his special bonus family, Samantha S. Bainbridge and Isaac C. Bainbridge. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers, Dennis G. Reynolds (Marti) and Leslie T. Reynolds (Becky), along with brothers-in-law Gary F. Purcel (Sandy), Randy R. Hitch, and Darryl L. Hitch, as well as a host of other family members and friends.

A devoted outdoorsman, Mike enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, and golfing. Following his retirement, he cherished the moments spent deer hunting on his 100-acre farm. He was also a Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War, from June 5, 1968 to January 18, 1970.

In loving memory of Mike, contributions may be made to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center PO Box 5202, Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-5202. 

A visitation will be held Friday May 30, 2025,  from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Northern Kentucky Chapel, located at 4350 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018.

To share a memory of Mike or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guest book below.

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