Robert Gordon Reynolds Obituary (1939

Robert Gordon Reynolds, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his residence. Born May 29, 1939 in Scottsville, Kentucky, he was the son of Willie Reynolds and Lillian (Gosnell) Reynolds. He married Ethel Jean (Stevenson) Reynolds on November 6, 1959 and she survives. Other survivors include his mother Lillian Reynolds of Indianapolis; children- Robert Gordon Reynolds Jr. of Shelbyville, Tonya Jean Morris (husband Bruce) of Florida, Tamara Lynn Pietrofesa (husband Steve) of Florida; siblings- Lisa, Donald (wife Jean), Brenda, Barbara, Randy, Jeff (wife Debbie), Rose; 8 grand children, and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds had lived in this area for 15 years after moving from Florida. He retired as an engineer with the Marriot Corporation. He served with the US Navy from 1959-1979 in submarine service, retiring as Master Chief. He was a member of American Legion Post #70. Military rites will be 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with visitation there from 12:00 noon until the time of the military service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gordon Reynolds Alzheimer's Fund, in care of the funeral home. "The Light" written by Master Chief Gordon Reynolds in 1974 while out at sea. When I travel the oceans of this world in silent darkness, there is forever a light ahead. Whenever I am most alone and a coolness creeps over me, I look ahead to the light and warmth returns. When the storms of the sea overtake me, ahead in the light I find calm. When the waves of trouble would capsize me, ahead in the light is smooth water. When sadness is around me, ahead in the light I find happiness. When I look deep into the light, I see you. I love you, Gordon.