Robert H. Reynolds, Jr.

Robert H. Reynolds, Jr. July 21, 1939 – June 26, 2015 Robert Hodgkins Reynolds, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert H. Reynolds, Sr. and Helen Estey Reynolds; a sister, Lee Reynolds Hughes and a son, Scott M. Reynolds, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Raylene Horn Reynolds; a sister, Nancy Reynolds Boyle of Dover, NH; two sons, David M. Reynolds (Tracy) of Ocean Springs, MS and Robert H. “Skip” Reynolds, III (Alethea) of Ocean Springs, MS; a daughter-in-law, Janette Reynolds of Katy, TX; nine grandchildren, Scott Reynolds, Jr., Brooke Reynolds, Michael Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, Breanna Blanchard, Dalton Reynolds, Kirsten Reynolds, Sebastin Reynolds, Christian Reynolds; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Bob was born on July 21, 1939 in Rochester, NH. He graduated from Dover High School in Dover, NH in 1957 and joined the United States Air Force. He proudly served our country in the Air Force Medical Corps, retiring in December 1983 with 26 years of service. His last 13 years of service were at Keesler Air Force Base. While at Keesler, among his many duty assignments, he was involved in the initial establishment of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Keesler Hospital. Upon his retirement and being extremely interested in woodworking, he enrolled at MS Gulf Coast Community College to further his skills in woodworking and computerized machinery. Also in retirement, Bob joined the Ocean Springs Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E . 2501. It was here that his service to community continued. In addition to the camaraderie the lodge provided, it was the service to the Elks’ many charities that gave him the greatest joy. He served the Ocean Springs Elks as their Exalted Ruler and was honored to serve as the Mississippi Deputy Director to the Grand Exalted Ruler. At home, he enjoyed spending time pondering over his daily crossword puzzles, working on his computer and enjoying time with his grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with an Elks Memorial Service at 7:00 PM at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home. On Thursday, July 2, 2015, at 10:00 AM, there will be a funeral service at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, followed by a Military Burial at the Biloxi National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 NLakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256. Friends may view and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com