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Norman Reynolds Obituary

Norman G. Reynolds, 86
MILFORD - Norman G. Reynolds passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Medical Center- Sussex Campus on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Norman was born on July 14, 1935 to the late John and Elsie (Davidson) Reynolds in Milton, Delaware.
Norman graduated from Milton High School in 1953 and began working for the Delaware National Guard for three years. In 1956, he started working as a banker at Milford Trust Company, then Bank of Delaware, and finally retired from PNC in 1992. After a short six-week retirement, he began working for Brooks Courier Service until 2014.
He was known for his mastery of piano and organ. For 60 years, he served as the organist at Ellendale United Methodist Church. He also played at many old-fashioned hymn sings with William H. Prettyman on the saxophone.
In addition to his parents; Norman was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Mills; his brother-in-law, Edgar Mills; and his grandson, Brad White.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Gladys Jefferson Reynolds; his son, Norman Kenneth Reynolds and wife, Amanda; his daughter, Rhonda Reynolds Thompson and husband, Mickey; nine grandchildren, Brian Reynolds, Brad and Ashley Reynolds, Sydney Reynolds, Jeffrey Perry, Joseph and Alexandra Perry, and Emily and Zachary Allen; and six great grandchildren with two more on the way.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St., Milford, DE 19963. A time of visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the Ellendale United Methodist Church, PO Box 193, Ellendale, DE 19941.
Online condolences may be sent at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com

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Published by Delaware State News on Mar. 15, 2022.

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Ron and Jean Meushaw

April 5, 2022

Gladys,
We are so sorry to read of Norman's passing. He was a fine man.
May the God he served comfort you until you meet again.

Judy and Bill Stratton

March 16, 2022

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

Harriet & Ed Miller

March 15, 2022

We are sorry for your loss. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

Tim Mullins

March 15, 2022

Condolences and prayers for his family and friends. I interacted with Norman numerous times while working at Bank of Delaware and have never dealt with a nicer person.

Jay Bunting

March 14, 2022

To Gladys and the family I wish to send my deepest condolences. Norman will be missed as will his musical abilities.

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