Theodore Wayne “Ted” Reynolds
Theodore Wayne “Ted” Reynolds, age 58 of Richwood, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 13, 1951 in Mt. Vernon to Wayne and Ila (Brown) Reynolds.
He worked for the former B. F. Goodrich/Parker-Hannifin in Green Camp for 32 years. He was a Past Master of Mt. Carmel #303 F & AM; member of Aladdin Shrine; Scottish Rite; Mary Chapter #9 OES; he was an officer in the Huber Museum in Marion; member of Mid-Ohio Antique Machinery Assn. An avid ultra-light aircraft pilot, he enjoyed going to the Oshkosh Fly In and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. A lover of speed and adventure, he raced for many years at Marion County International Raceway. Ted was many things to many people, a teacher, engineer, prankster, mechanic, social worker, counselor, husband, father and friend.
On February 26, 1994 he married Patricia Rose Nicholas and she survives in Richwood. He is also survived by h is daughter, Betsy (John) Trouten, Broadway and their children, Faith and Noah; his father, Wayne Reynolds, Mt. Vernon; his mother, Ila LaRue, Richwood; a brother, Tom (Candee) Reynolds, New Bloomington; three step-brothers, Daryl (Jessie) Reynolds, Mt. Vernon; Jeff Reynolds, Columbus; Wayne (Sandy) Reynolds Jr., Mt. Vernon; two step-sons, Troy (Anna) Nicholas, California and their children, Keely, Connor and Quinn; Chad (Laura) Nicholas, Kansas and their children, Kirsten, Skylar and Jamey; and a step-daughter, Krystal Nicholas and her son, Austin; his first wife, Carrie Braithwaite, Richwood; his “adopted” family, Laurie, Livvy, Shane, and Joe Compton, Cardington; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 3 to 8 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood where a Masonic Service will be held at 8 PM. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to North Union Band Boosters, C/O NUHS, 401 N. Franklin Street, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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