William H. “Bill” Reynolds, 91, born in Madison, NC. September 12, 1934, died peacefully on March 22, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, strength, and determination.
Bill was defined by dedication—to his family, his work- with strong values instilled in him at an early age. Known for his steady, calm, and dependable presence he carried himself with humility and integrity, earning the respect and admiration of all who knew and worked with him. A true Southern Gentleman.
Bill graduated from Madison High School in ‘52 where he excelled in academics, basketball, and football. As the quarterback on the Football Team, his coach, Raymond “Coach” Cure mentored Bill, which began the change in the trajectory of Bill’s life when he attended the University of Richmond majoring in Economics on a scholarship playing football.
Bill excelled as a student, was in the ROTC. Bill met Lee on a random chance encounter when Bill began his charming pursuit of Lee. Lee brought spontaneity and adventure to Bill. Bill brought stability and security to Lee.
While Bill served in the Army, Bill and Lee married in Richmond and began their life together. Bill was hired by the Dupont Company and Scott was born and they moved to Midlothian, VA. and they enjoyed their early years there as a family.
Bill’s job moved him to the Dupont Corporate Headquarters in Delaware after Kendal was born and the family moved to Chadds Ford, PA. Later, a career opportunity for Bill transferred the family to Geneva, Switzerland. In the community of Pinchat, the family travelled extensively and made lifelong Swiss family and friends. Bill learned a pinch of French with his notable southern accent where merci was “mercy” for him. Bill could never have imagined his career would lead to such rewarding and life-expand-experiences for his family.
After Bill’s career moved the family back to Chadds Ford and Bill retired at 57 as a Director of Human Resources. At 82, Bill retired a second time after years as a Business Consultant to small companies, worked on the Pennsbury Township Planning Commission and later became a Pennsbury Township Supervisor where Bill was pivotal in securing an open-space 56-acre community park in Pennsbury and the park is dedicated in his name.
The family spent every summer vacationing in Avalon, NJ. Bill enjoyed fishing in his boat over the years, trolling for fish in the back bay and in deep water. He taught the young kids how to put bait on lines and catch crabs off the pilings. Bill and Lee enjoyed Cape May sunsets with friends and many dock parties with neighbors who are our extended family. Bill’s most favored past-time was sitting in his rocking chair on the front porch with Lee enjoying conversation with his favorite neighbors, reminiscing with Jack W, his longest friendships, 85 years ago from 1st Grade1st Grade and Shirley C, whom Bill and Lee met over 70 years ago along with Eric C.
Given any opportunity to talk to young people on the precipice of college or career choices, Bill was an active listener, strategic problem solver and never accepted anything at face value. He was inquisitive and wanted to learn about anyone he engaged with. He often counseled, offered guidance, shared his wise keen intellect to support friends and family during transitional times in their lives, all with the goal of improving one’s life situation and meeting personal goals. At times these were gentle conversations and other times, these could be strong pushes.
When Jamie, daughter-in-law and son-in-law Colin joined his family, Bill continued to demonstrate that his love came with welcoming fatherly wisdom, gentle humor, unwavering support and loyalty, and these were all gifts he gave freely. This continued, with his grandchildren, Lyndsey, and Jay, whom he had immense pride in.
Bill’s life, decisions, and shared discussions exemplified the principles he believed in. He saw the best in people and wanted to do what he could to help them achieve it. He embodied “you can do anything you put your mind to” and he left every person and place better than when he found them.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lillian “Lee” C. Reynolds, Awilda (Mother) and Joseph Reynolds (Father), Sisters Caroline Alley, (James), and Josephine Reynolds. Bill is survived by his son Christopher Scott Reynolds (Jamie), daughter Kendal L. Reynolds (Colin), grandchildren Lyndsey R. Landrum (Don), Jamison, “Jay” Reynolds. Nieces and nephews, Ben Alley (Wendy), Charlotte McNamara, (Jamie) Mark Alley (Brad), Angel Kiser Bourne (David) April Awilda Kiser (Baron), and their beautiful children and grandchildren. Caregivers Robin S, Noemi G. and Jacqueline B. became family and we are forever grateful for the care and friendship that allowed Bill to live in his home in Avalon and Pennsylvania. His legacy of love and dedication will continue to inspire all who knew him.
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