May 5, 1934 – Oct. 7, 2024
Bob Reynolds, 90, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
On May 5, 1934, Bobby Ray was born in Williamsburg, Ky., to Billie and Nora Lovitt Reynolds. He was a member of the Class of 1952 from Pleasant View High School of Pleasant View, Ky. Answering the call of patriotism, Bob served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1958. During his service stint he served the majority of his time in Germany. He once drove his Army Jeep on the Autobahn.
Bob and Carolyn Sue Holloway were married on Aug. 8, 1959, in Jellico, Tenn. From their union came three wonderful children, Rick, Sherry and Bill. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
With a strong work ethic, Bob was the plant manager at Fulton Industries and later he was manager of the general operations of Special Processing in Rochester. After 40 years in the manufacturing business, he retired in 1999. Continuing to serve our community, he assisted our local veterans by driving the DAV for 10 years.
Bob served as Sunday School Superintendent at Sterling Heights Church of the Nazarene and a Board Member at Rochester (Michigan) Church of the Nazarene, Sterling Heights Church of the Nazarene and Rochester (Indiana) Church of the Nazarene.
Bob Loved His Lord and Savior, all of his family and a good cup of coffee.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Carolyn; children, Rick Reynolds and wife Brenda, Sherry Shoemaker and husband Michael, Bill Reynolds and wife Sarah; seven grandchildren, Kyle Reynolds and wife Malory, Cody Reynolds and wife Sarah, Emma Shoemaker and husband Brad Griesenauer, Alyssa Reynolds, Luke Shoemaker and wife Alyssa, Drew Reynolds and wife Anna, Nick Reynolds and wife Savanna; seven great-grandchildren, Kinley, Averie, Easton, Luka, Micah, Lincoln and August; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Bob in death are his parents and six siblings, Pearl Donaldson, Delores Jackson, Evalee Wilson, Iona Mills, Lansford Reynolds, Lonnie “L.D.” Reynolds, and a grandson, Aaron Reynolds.
A celebration of the life of Bobby Ray Reynolds is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors Team. Interment will follow in the Athens Hoover Cemetery.
