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Forrest Reynolds Obituary
REV. FORREST P. REYNOLDS, D.D.
Rev. Forrest P Reynolds, D.D., age 91 of Rocky Mount, VA and formerly of Annapolis, MD passed away Sunday October 15, 2006. Rev. Reynolds began his ministry in 1940 and retired 50 years later. He was the pastor of numerous churches including The Mother Church of Mothers' Day in Grafton, WV, Riviera Beach Community United Methodist Church, Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, Pasadena United Methodist Church, and retired from The Silver Spring Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward S. and Clara Edwina Reynolds; one son, Forrest P. Reynolds, Jr., who died in 2001; five brothers; and five sisters. He is survived by his wife Mary H. Reynolds; grandchildren, Jennifer and Caroline; sister, Jean Scott of Newport News, VA; and 29 nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Robert Edwards and Rev. DeRoy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 S. Main St., Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
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Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Reynolds
Father William Munro
November 14, 2006
Reverend Reynolds will always have a warm place in my heart. He will be deeply missed. He was my friend and Mentor. He was always there, when my family needed him. Our prayers are with friends and family.
Diana Fritts
October 28, 2006
During the years I knew him at Pasadena U.M. he was truely a great human being and inspiring model of Christian faith.
Rev. Bruce Thompson
October 23, 2006
Dear Mary and all your family and friends,
Forrest was true to his calling all through his life and we clergy who learned from him have been blessed. God's blessing upon you.
Deborah Roberts Skovron
October 21, 2006
Reverend Reynolds was such a blessing to our family. His love and friendship has shaped our family throughout the years. I will forever be inspired when I recall his Easter and Christmas hymns. Such a motivator. Our thoughts are with you always dear one. With love and fond memories, The Roberts family; Harvey and Evelyn Roberts, Deb and Walt Skovron, Terry Roberts-Witham, Ruthanee and Dennis Jacobs, Kate, Joseph, Shauna, Stephen, Erin, and Ben.
Karen Stern
October 18, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of Rev. Reynolds' death. He was a great source of comfort to my family over the years.
Jennie Ostrow and Family
October 17, 2006
We will miss Uncle Forrest dearly. His love for life was shown to everyone he met.
Patty Blanchard
October 17, 2006
Rev. Reynolds was a great man. He inspired me as I am sure he did many others. He will be missed.
Dawn Blanchard
October 17, 2006
Rev. Reynolds was a wonderful minister and friend to me and my family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. May God be with you always.
Kim Jones
October 16, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Reynolds passing. We, here at Dr. Woods office certainly enjoyed meeting him and getting to know him a little. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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