Clifton Reynolds

Clifton Lee Reynolds, 90, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at Angel Avenue Assisted Living, Hurricane, WV. Born September 5, 1922, in Lincoln County, WV, he was the son of the late Gallie and Lottie Reynolds of Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia Harker Reynolds and by his only sister, Christy Dorning, of Huntington, WV. Cliff was a graduate of Huntington High School, class of 1940, where he was an outstanding athlete in track and field and graduated with honors. He then served his country, achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant, with the United States Army Air Force as a pilot and flight instructor, flying B-25?s and quizzically "buzzing" his Huntington home place to the chagrin of some family members. Following his military service Cliff attended business school and began working with C&P Telephone Company. His first responsibility was the collection of coins from pay phones scattered throughout the city of Huntington. During one of his routes he noticed a house on fire and, thankfully, his quick thinking saved the life of a small child. He very humbly received a medallion from the Telephone Company for his bravery. In 1983 he retired from C&P as a computer programmer. A member of The First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, WV, Cliff loved golfing, riding his bicycle, walking, playing bridge and frequent trips to Myrtle Beach, SC, and Jekyll Island, GA. He and his wife enjoyed ballroom dancing and belonged to a Charleston, WV, dance club throughout the 1960's and 70's. His passion for sweets and deserts was legendary, especially to his good friend Bob Slack. Cliff adored his grandchildren and enjoyed surprising them with vacation trips and monetary gifts. He also possessed a great love for dogs. Max, a German Shepherd owned by his daughter, Harriett, was Cliff's best friend and constant companion for years. Surviving and cherishing his memory are his daughters, Harriett Adams of Scott Depot and her husband, Sparky, Martha Graham of Georgetown, TX, and her husband, Scott; his grandchildren, Chuck Graham, Trisha Gautier, Marianne Graham and Jennifer Dosier; as well as his nine great- grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Cole, Ella, Wyatt, Emma, Finley, Emilee and Avery. In lieu of flowers the family encourages memorial gifts to either Angel Avenue Assisted Living, 3793 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526 or to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387. The family would like to especially thank Pam Dolan and her loving staff at Angel Avenue Assisted Living, Dr. Michael Robie of Nitro Primary Care and the loving nurses of Hospice Care for the comfort, care and support they provided Cliff and his family.

Clifton Reynolds

September 5, 1922 - March 11, 2013