Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
BurialForest Lawn Cemetery, 3901 Forest Long Dr, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [17592]
FlagsUS Army, US Military, World War II
Children(Confidential, Male)
Margaret Anne (1951-2012)
Obituary Online notes for Hazel NEAL
2/2/2008
Hazel Neal Reynolds
ELON — Mrs. Hazel Neal Reynolds of 102 Franz Court, Elon, N.C., widow of Rembert James Reynolds , died on Friday, February 1, 2008. Hazel , the only child of Herbert Henry Neal and Margaret Ellen Moses Neal , was born on March 22, 1920, in Morganton, North Carolina.
She graduated from Greensboro College and was a member of ADK, honorary teaching society. After graduation she was employed briefly by Jefferson Life Insurance Company. She married Rembert James Reynolds from Great Falls, South Carolina on December 25, 1941, at her parent’s home.
Mrs. Reynolds began her beloved vocation in the Guilford County school system teaching second grade and continued her career in the Burlington City School system. In 1974, she moved with her husband to Orangeburg, South Carolina and taught second grade at Orangeburg Prep for 14 years. She was the consummate educator and counselor and enjoyed reconnecting with her students even after her retirement. Her natural love for young children made her a wonderful grandmother. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, playing bridge, buying clothes and being a member of The Hoe and Hope Garden Club. The Reynolds traveled across the United States and Europe after they retired. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, until she relocated to live with her daughter in Elon, North Carolina. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Rembert Neal Reynolds and Mary Jane Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina; her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Ann Reynolds Waddell and James Brock Waddell, Elon, North Carolina; and her grandsons, Rembert Neal Reynolds and his wife, Katherine Temple Reynolds , of New York, John Luke Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina, and Nathaniel Long Reynolds of Washington, D.C.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elon on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. with a private internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greensboro, North Carolina. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Elon, P.O. Box 923, Elon, N.C. 27244 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service of Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to info@richandthompson.com [17587]
Hazel Neal Reynolds
ELON — Mrs. Hazel Neal Reynolds of 102 Franz Court, Elon, N.C., widow of Rembert James Reynolds , died on Friday, February 1, 2008. Hazel , the only child of Herbert Henry Neal and Margaret Ellen Moses Neal , was born on March 22, 1920, in Morganton, North Carolina.
She graduated from Greensboro College and was a member of ADK, honorary teaching society. After graduation she was employed briefly by Jefferson Life Insurance Company. She married Rembert James Reynolds from Great Falls, South Carolina on December 25, 1941, at her parent’s home.
Mrs. Reynolds began her beloved vocation in the Guilford County school system teaching second grade and continued her career in the Burlington City School system. In 1974, she moved with her husband to Orangeburg, South Carolina and taught second grade at Orangeburg Prep for 14 years. She was the consummate educator and counselor and enjoyed reconnecting with her students even after her retirement. Her natural love for young children made her a wonderful grandmother. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, playing bridge, buying clothes and being a member of The Hoe and Hope Garden Club. The Reynolds traveled across the United States and Europe after they retired. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, until she relocated to live with her daughter in Elon, North Carolina. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Rembert Neal Reynolds and Mary Jane Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina; her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Ann Reynolds Waddell and James Brock Waddell, Elon, North Carolina; and her grandsons, Rembert Neal Reynolds and his wife, Katherine Temple Reynolds , of New York, John Luke Reynolds of Columbia, South Carolina, and Nathaniel Long Reynolds of Washington, D.C.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elon on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. with a private internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greensboro, North Carolina. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Elon, P.O. Box 923, Elon, N.C. 27244 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service of Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to info@richandthompson.com [17587]
Obituary Online notes for Rembert James (Spouse 1)
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. [17592]
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. [17592]