Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRembert James REYNOLDS 
20,3, Rembert James Reynolds,3, Hazel Neal Reynolds,3, Margaret “Meg” Reynolds Waddell,470, Rembert James Reynolds
20,3, Rembert James Reynolds,3, Hazel Neal Reynolds,3, Margaret “Meg” Reynolds Waddell,470, Rembert James ReynoldsBirthJun 15, 1915, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia3, Rembert James Reynolds,470, Rembert James Reynolds
DeathJul 31, 2006, Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina3, Rembert James Reynolds,470, Rembert James Reynolds
BurialForest Lawn Cemetery, 3901 Forest Long Dr, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Rembert James Reynolds
FlagsUS Army, US Military, World War II
Spouses
1Hazel NEAL 20,3, Hazel Neal Reynolds,3, Margaret “Meg” Reynolds Waddell,470, Hazel Bernice Neal Reynolds
20,3, Hazel Neal Reynolds,3, Margaret “Meg” Reynolds Waddell,470, Hazel Bernice Neal ReynoldsBirthMar 22, 1920, Morganton, North Carolina3, Hazel Neal Reynolds
DeathFeb 1, 20083, Hazel Neal Reynolds
BurialForest Lawn Cemetery, 3901 Forest Long Dr, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Hazel Neal Reynolds
MarriageDec 25, 19413, Hazel Neal Reynolds,470, Hazel Bernice Neal Reynolds
ChildrenRembert Neal
Margaret Anne (1951-2012)
Obituary Online notes for Rembert James REYNOLDS
8/1/2006
Rembert James Reynolds
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Rembert James "RJ" Reynolds , 91, passed away at his home in Orangeburg on July 31, 2006. Born on June 15, 1915, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the only son of Eunice Gabriel and William B. Reynolds.
He was the valedictorian of the Great Falls High School Class of 1933 and graduated from Clemson College in 1938 with a bachelor of science degree in textile chemistry.
On December 25, 1941, he married Hazel Neal of Greensboro, North Carolina. During World War II, he was stationed at Fort Jackson in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Reynolds was a dye house manager for Burlington Mills and later a co-founder of Webco Mills in Burlington, North Carolina. He was a respected management consultant for numerous textile mills located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina. Mr. Reynolds retired in Orangeburg in 1974.
He often said it was his life after retirement that brought him the most joy. He loved spending time with his grandsons and was an accomplished and generous gardener. Mr. Reynolds was a dedicated member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He served on numerous committees, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Intercessory Prayer and Bible Study group. He was a frequent delegate to The South Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. His church family was the cornerstone of his Christian life. In 2005, the church recognized his dedicated service by awarding him a lifetime honorary membership on the Church Council. Mr. Reynolds was the oldest male member of the congregation.
Mr. Reynolds had a keen mind, loved a good joke and people. RJ never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Neal Reynolds ; a son and daughter-in-law, Rembert Neal Reynolds , M.D. and Mary Jane Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Ann Reynolds Waddell and James Brock Waddell of Elon, North Carolina; three grandsons, Rembert Neal Reynolds Jr. of New York City, John Luke Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina, and Nathaniel Long Reynolds of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Nadine Reynolds McKeown of Rainbow City, Alabama.
He was predeceased by a sister, Willene Reynolds Coward of Great Falls, South Carolina.
A memorial service conducted by the Rev. Will Brown will be held today, August 1, 2006, at 4 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 2, 2006, at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1980 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29115.
Dukes Harley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 3, Rembert James Reynolds
Rembert James Reynolds
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Rembert James "RJ" Reynolds , 91, passed away at his home in Orangeburg on July 31, 2006. Born on June 15, 1915, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the only son of Eunice Gabriel and William B. Reynolds.
He was the valedictorian of the Great Falls High School Class of 1933 and graduated from Clemson College in 1938 with a bachelor of science degree in textile chemistry.
On December 25, 1941, he married Hazel Neal of Greensboro, North Carolina. During World War II, he was stationed at Fort Jackson in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Reynolds was a dye house manager for Burlington Mills and later a co-founder of Webco Mills in Burlington, North Carolina. He was a respected management consultant for numerous textile mills located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina. Mr. Reynolds retired in Orangeburg in 1974.
He often said it was his life after retirement that brought him the most joy. He loved spending time with his grandsons and was an accomplished and generous gardener. Mr. Reynolds was a dedicated member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He served on numerous committees, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Intercessory Prayer and Bible Study group. He was a frequent delegate to The South Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. His church family was the cornerstone of his Christian life. In 2005, the church recognized his dedicated service by awarding him a lifetime honorary membership on the Church Council. Mr. Reynolds was the oldest male member of the congregation.
Mr. Reynolds had a keen mind, loved a good joke and people. RJ never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Neal Reynolds ; a son and daughter-in-law, Rembert Neal Reynolds , M.D. and Mary Jane Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Ann Reynolds Waddell and James Brock Waddell of Elon, North Carolina; three grandsons, Rembert Neal Reynolds Jr. of New York City, John Luke Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina, and Nathaniel Long Reynolds of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Nadine Reynolds McKeown of Rainbow City, Alabama.
He was predeceased by a sister, Willene Reynolds Coward of Great Falls, South Carolina.
A memorial service conducted by the Rev. Will Brown will be held today, August 1, 2006, at 4 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 2, 2006, at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1980 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29115.
Dukes Harley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 3, Rembert James Reynolds