William Gray Reynolds Jr.

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William Reynolds Obituary

William Gray Reynolds Jr., 64, died July 2, 2003 at the home of his brother, Randolph N. Reynolds, after a courageous, extended battle with a brain tumor. Mr. Reynolds was Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, of Reynolds Metals Company at the time of the company's merger with the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) in May 2000. Mr. Reynolds was a native of Kentucky and the grandson of the founder of Reynolds Metals, Richard S. Reynolds Sr. He was the son of William Gray Reynolds and Mary Nicklas Reynolds. He is survived by his brother, Randolph N. Reynolds and sister-in-law, Susan V.R. Reynolds; two sisters, Louise R. Belmont of Richmond and Mary Parham Simpson of Athens, Georgia; nieces, Dr. Mary Katherine Ross of Virginia Beach and Elizabeth Parham Simpson of Athens, Georgia; nephews, Randolph N. Reynolds Jr., Ralph S. Reynolds and Robert G. Reynolds, all of Richmond, Cornelius F. Florman, William R. Florman of Kentucky, Kelly G. Florman of Richmond and Kevin M. Brown of Athens, Georgia. Mr. Reynolds graduated from the St. George's School in Newport, R.I., where he was an outstanding athlete receiving All State Honors in three sports, and he was recently elected to the school's Sports Hall of Fame. After St. George's, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. At the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Reynolds was the President of the student body and captain of the tennis and squash teams. After the University of Pennsylvania, he received his LL.D. from the University of Virginia Law School in 1965, where he also served as President of the student body. After law school, Mr. Reynolds joined the staff of Kentucky Governor Edward "Ned" Breathitt. From 1966 to 1968, he was Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C. In 1968, he joined the Law Department of Reynolds Metals Company and was named the Executive Assistant to the President and Chairman of the Board of Reynolds Metals Company in 1973. In 1975, he was elected Treasurer of the company, and he became Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs in 1980. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the bar in Virginia, Kentucky and the District of Columbia, and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also Vice President and Treasurer of both the Richard S. Reynolds and Missionary Emergency Foundations. In addition, Mr. Reynolds was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and served on the board of directors of Central Fidelity Bank Inc., Richmond Renaissance and Keep America Beautiful, and also served as a member of Board of Trustees of the Medical College of Virginia Foundation. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, and served as the Chairman and Visionary of the American Red Cross Golf Classic. Funeral Services for Mr. Reynolds will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Monday July 7 at 2 p.m. Visitation will take place at Bliley's on Augusta Avenue on Sunday, July 6th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Foundation for Cancer Research and Education, 1140 Buck Mountain Road, Earlysville, Va. 22936 or VCU Department of Neurosurgery, P. O. Box 631, MCV Station, Richmond, Va. 23298.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jul. 3 to Jul. 7, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for William Reynolds

10 Entries

Pat Lewis

July 10, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Reynolds family at this time of loss. Billy was such a special person and will be missed my many who knew him in so many different areas. He was lucky to have your support as you were to have him in your life. May God Bless Each of You at this time.

jerry and judi ross

July 4, 2003

Dear Reynolds Family members and friends,
Altho we didn't know Mr. Reynolds personally,we feel close to him through his neice, Mary Kay Ross. We send our love and prayers to all who will surely miss him. May God comfort you all. J and J Ross

Gabriel Pinochet

July 4, 2003

May he rest in peace. God bless him.
With deepest simpathy to his family.
Gabe

Frances Hodson

July 3, 2003

Condolences to a much admired friend and co-worker.

Christine Gibson

July 3, 2003

Mr. Reynolds fought a good fight, but as with all battles the Lord makes Billy a winner. . . eternal life. He is now at peace. God Bless.

Sincerely
Christine Gibson

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen

July 3, 2003

With Deepest Sympathy to the Reynolds Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Allen Family

Mr.& Mrs James W. Lomax

July 3, 2003

To the Reynolds Family,

You will always be in our prays.
May God confort you in your hours
of need.

The brother and sister-inlaw of
Patrica Lomax Green

Ted McGowan@Reynolds Park

July 3, 2003

All of us at Reynolds Park are deeply saddened at your great loss. Billy was a great presence in the Reynolds Legacy and I know, though he is missed greatly, he will always be present in your lives and never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God Bless you.

Melanie Stewart

July 3, 2003

Mr. Reynolds was a pleasure to care for as a patient, never complaining and always taking the time to ask how others were doing. I never knew what the "G" stood for in his middle name. I think it should have stood for gracious, because I think he was truly one of the most gracious people I have ever met. I offer my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the entire Reynolds famliy. May you take comfort in knowing he is now at peace.

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