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2024
William McReynolds Obituary
February 25, 1965 - August 17, 2024
William David McReynolds of Rockville, VA died on the morning of Saturday, August 17th 2024 at VCU Medical Center due to complications from a bone marrow transplant. William was born February 25th, 1965 in Hampton, VA. He is survived by his wife Missy, his sons and their families Wil (wife Taylor, son Carter), Patrick (wife Mercedes, children Collin, Ashton, Macie), and Tyler (wife Austyn), mother Betty, sisters Pat and Annette, and brother Brian. Of course we cannot forget his beloved beagles Luke and Lacey.
William was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He touched so many people in the Richmond community through his accounting practice (Tax and Business Services of Virginia) and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He valued his family and the many people whose lives he touched above all. The connections he created in his personal and professional life were what brought him the most joy.
He poured his love into helping those around him and reached out to all who needed a hand. Whether it was taking on pro bono work, caring for family members in need, or repairing someone's home, his motivation throughout his life was to help anyone he could. If he wasn't helping someone, William could be found playing on a beach with his grandkids.
William was a constant goofball and jokester. His sarcastic nature always kept us on our toes and wondering what he was up to. His smile didn't show many teeth, as that is not the McReynolds way, but it came out often and inspired others to smile too. His family will remember William's love for the life he created with Missy and how that smile grew ten times when holding one of his grandchildren.
We will dearly miss those bad jokes and the smart quips he wove into any conversation. His clients and loved ones will always remember William's years-long transition from formal business attire to casual wear, culminating with one of the most extensive Hawaiian shirt collections a tax accountant has ever owned.
Williams' excitement for music was infectious. His family will miss him quizzing us on the music artists he loved. We will keep listening to the likes of Bill Monroe, Bruce Springsteen, REO Speedwagon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Jimmy Buffett for him. We will also make sure to continue his tradition of Christmas Music starting in October.
The family will be holding a Celebration of Life at some point in the weeks to come. This will be open to all who knew William. Information on this is forthcoming.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to or registering for the National Marrow Donor Program, at www.bethematch.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McReynolds
Mike & Carol Woychak
November 12, 2024
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of William. We always had a very good feeling when we met with him to do our personal taxes and loved his wit and infectious puns! He is truly a wonderful person and Carol and will miss him!
Emmett and Aminta Jennings
September 25, 2024
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of William. We only knew him through his business. We always had a very good feeling when we met with him to do our personal taxes. We enjoyed our chats with him during the consultations. His honesty and humorous personality came through as a reassurance of his commitment to do his best with our account. We will deeply miss him. - Emmett and Aminta Jennings
Linwood and Glenda Carroll
September 23, 2024
When I opened the letter from his Tax & Business Services office, letting us know that William had passed away, I was in shock and heartbroken. We had no idea William had been ill. My husband, Linwood, and I have been seeing William every year for the last, I don't know how many years, since before he started his tax services company. We started with American Express Tax Service in 1996 and when Amex closed, William gladly took us as his client and the world was very good since then. We never had to worry about filing our taxes accurately, completely, using the best strategy that benefitted us (William was such a pro!), and on time, early! February 2024 was the last time we saw William. He seemed different, he mentioned a bit of physical issue, but made no big deal of it, and continued with our annual fun visit of talking about our families, what our girls are up to, and conversely, we would ask about his sons and what their latest ventures were; he was so very proud of them! We will miss our annual meetings and mostly the fun conversations unrelated to taxes .
There will be no one that can replace William.
Condolences to the entire McReynolds family. May William rest in peace and rise in glory!
Sam Stanley
September 22, 2024
I will miss his measured, dry sense of humor. His steadyness. And his loyalty to friends and family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Carlos Williams
September 21, 2024
La partida inesperada de mi hermano inolvidable
Me ha déjàdo ssorprendido
Sin palabras para decir adios
Porque nunca me imaginé que
no nos voleriamos a ver para
célebrar su salud.
Nuestra hermandad comenzo con una relacion de trabajo que
que rapidamente se covirtio en
una fraternidad leal, real verdadera y fuerte como algo no planeado ni anticipado
Maybe we could not say goodbye because our fraternity has not finished with your unexpected departure.
Some of us do not need to be around for too long to have and leave behind people that will remember as long as they are living
If any thing could give us hope maybe that while anyone remembers us we remain a live in someone heart and mind and you should know that too many people have affection for you and will keep many memories of you as a honest and kind person
Sorry for taking this espace and opportunity to led out a little bit of my heart on behalf of my white brother and his family
The black brother of the family
Carlos A Williams
Saturday 02;36 AM
09/21/2024
Carlos Williams
September 20, 2024
I share the family feeling of pain and sorrow for the unexpected loss of my brother/ friend and deeply grateful to have been able to share his life with his blood family
I have the burden of my inability to recognize the gravity of his condition and not having been there during the last hours/minutes and seconds of the terrible loss we all suffered
Perhaps because I was so close and confident that Willam would survive his treatment I did not see the end of his life approaching so quickly and unexpectedly to me
My professional experience was blindsided by personal emotions and the great expectation that he would be able to make it through the process.
I just want to express and share with all of you the unexpected devastating surprise I received that unfortunate Saturday morning
Thanks for letting me be there with you today
Carlos A Williams
09/20/2024
Harvey E. Smith Family
September 12, 2024
We are so sorry to learn of William´s passing. We have been knowing him over 25 years. He did our business taxes and personal taxes for our us and our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Akhil M
September 11, 2024
William was introduced to me by my friend and former colleague at work. From that point on, I always used his tax services. He was truly a gentleman and always ready to help. He will surely be missed, and I personally will keep him in my memories year after year. I will definitely remember him when it is time for the tax season. Rest in peace, my friend.
Paula & Armand Hamel
September 11, 2024
We have been a client of William´s for over 14 years and he will be dearly missed! Our deepest condolences to the family.
Pamela Bryant
August 29, 2024
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I have known William for years first at Stockner's when he worked with Wayne. Then he did our taxes. He and Annette were always so nice taking care of us. This was a shock, I know your family will miss him dearly. I will be praying for peace and comfort during this time. If you need anything please feel free to contact me.
Randolph Herring
August 29, 2024
That picture of William holding his grandchild is fantastic and brings tears to my eyes. It shows William´s mischievous smile full of love and life!
Nancy ford
August 28, 2024
oh my God my heart is broke! when I saw this face, I remembered it like yesterday. It´s been several years since I had the pleasure of seeing William and his beautiful family. It was a pleasure every week to see them at Bar Louie! I looked forward to them all the time.. his family treated me like one of their own. he always joked and gave me a hard time but kept me laughing! You were truly one of a kind I´m praying for your family rest easy my friend!
Bobby Kirk
August 28, 2024
William was such a special person. I always admired him for his intelligence and his personality.
I was heartbroken when I heard that he had passed.
My condolences to his family
Beth and Bill McClelland
August 28, 2024
William was our tax accountant and friend for many years. He was a gift. In business he and Annette were a great team. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends. He clearly made this world a better place. We will miss him.
Rob Wilhoite
August 28, 2024
I will miss our distant cousin. Grandma said we all had to be related since she was a McReynolds before marrying grandpa. Sure will miss his dry humor and sarcasm.
Bill Correll
August 28, 2024
We have just lost a truly wonderful human being and not a better person to do business with. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, especially his family. May he rest in peace!!
Chris Kain
August 28, 2024
Sorry to see this Wil, thinking of you buddy.
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