Mr. Robert “Bob” Reynolds, Jr.
(February 17, 1934 - September 17, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2024/ 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Evening Star Cemetery, 111 Memorial Lane, Greenwood, South Carolina
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My Sincere Condolences to the family. Diane taught me at CAJ. I was also their baby sitter for a while. May God continue to be with u & comfort u all during this time.
We are so sorry for your loos.
My prayers and condolences to the family of Coach Reynolds, he was a very special coach to all his students at Booker T Washington and A C Flora. He was love by all, rest in peace coach (David Hollins) your work is done. May God bless your house.
Pamela Reese Smith and family sends condolences to Eric and the Reynolds family.
As a student at AC Flora and an adult, I appreciate the kindness and support Bob Reynolds showed to me, my classmates and others. He was a man of few words but when he spoke, he shared wisdom and inspiration.
I thank God for allowing him to be a part of my village during the years I was being prepared for adulthood. He was one of our teachers (coaches) who showed us how to be our best and do our best.
I pray God continue to strengthen and keep his family.
our throughs and prayers are with you. Virginia & A. Aiken Neal. 9/25/24. http://www.abcolumbia.org
I extend my condolences to the family of Coach Reynolds. Bob was a co-worker at BTW High School, where I first started my career in the early 1970’s and a mentor throughout may high school coaching career. He was an extremely successful coach and a dear friend. He will be missed both as an academician and in athletics.
My Deepest Sympathies goes out to his family he taught me at Booker T Washington in the 60’s
To Diana Baxter Reynolds, originally of Charleston SC & “my children” , Kanton & Jocelyn (“Joceee”):
Please accept my sincere condolences as you prepare to celebrate & remember your life long partner, Robert “Bob” Reynolds.
Whatever one could say about Bob Reynolds, surely it has been said multiple times over by all who knew him as a teacher, a coach, an
Athletic Director, an encourager to the many students over the long tenure of his career.
Needless to say, he was my History teacher, my sophomore year at the Historic Booker T. Washington HS in the sixties.
Later, as I entered the teaching, profession, unintentionally, my initial assignment was my a.lma mater BTW. The school closed at the end of the 1974 school year.
Bob Reynolds, Carl Van Williams, Nelson Squire & I , among others, were transferred to AC Flora HS. A year later I was sent to CA Johnson HS where I became fast friends with my colleague, Diana B. Reynolds . Over the years, we spent many long hours after school planning for our charges, as I also shared Bob’s antics wth her.
Finally, I’m sure that you & the family now know how much of an icon that Robert “Bob” Reynolds of 1 DeLane Dr. was to so many across this city & state for the many decades that he toiled.
May the many memories that you will now be able to reflect upon, help to sustain all of you throughout this bereavement period & beyond.
Blessings to all who knew & loved “the Coach”.!
To the family of Coach, lifting you in prayer during this time of bereavement. I have so many fond memories of Coach Reynolds. He was not one of my teachers at BTW, but was a loving member of the BTW family. I would often have conversations with him about BTW when we would see each other and he reminded me to keep him informed about happenings and trips of the class of “64”. May he rest in peace.
Love and prayers to Danny Boy and the Reynolds family.
My condolences to the Reynolds family. Coach Reynolds was a mentor to all that had a chance to know him. Coach from riding on the equipment bus to the football games to the track field and class room you were always teaching us something. You put together my visit to Virginia Union University for me and 4 of my teammates. You helped us all throughout the process where four of us eventually signed. You also didn’t just put the trip together you went with us and made sure we made it to and from our destination safely. I didn’t realize how great of a track coach he was until I got on the track team where he talked me into being a pole vaulter. Once, I was on the team I saw how he coached every athlete no matter what the event was he was very knowledgeable about it and if you did exactly as he instructed you had a lot of success in that event. Coach I don’t think he ever forgot anyone’s name. He always greated me and anyone else that was with me by their name and a big smile. Coach you will be surely missed. Rest well coach until we meet again.
The impact of Mr. Reynolds’ works will continue beyond our lifetimes. He was a true pillar of the community, educating young people in immeasurable ways. Surely, this was a servant of God, living as directed by Jesus Christ.
Kanton and Jocelyn, thank you for sharing your father with the community.
May his memory be a blessing.
Melanie H. Clarkson
Neighbor
Bob Reynolds was like a big brother to many of us. We learned a lot about life from him. He didn’t teach me, but I met him as a teacher at Booker T. Washington High School. During my college years is when I got to know him. He was always a good man and friend who took us under his wings as a big brother. May God bless his soul.
Coach Reynolds, I remember our last conversation at your home a few months just after your birthday. I thank you for playing such a major role in many of us (Student-Athletes) at A.C. Flora High School. Personally, a great many of the students went out into the world and did great things. I know Coach Carl Williams has already greeted you at the Pearly Gates in Heaven and Welcome you. Thank you Coach!
Dr. Everett Summers
A.C.Flora High School
Class of 1980
Our Hearts and Prayers are with the Reynolds Family! Mr. Reynolds was a great teacher. Love The Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1951
Ms. Diane, Kanton, Jocelyn and Reynolds Family, I extend my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Coach. Kanton & Jocelyn thank you for sharing your father not just with me but with countless others. Coach thank you for the life lessons you instilled in me, advising me on the importance of education, sports women and teaching how to tie a tie my teenage years, thank you for inspiring me. You were a cool father figure and will always cherish our meetings of the mind and from those conversations I pass on to my sons. If I could become half the man you were, it’s a job well done. You are truly going to be missed. Take your rest Coach, until I see you on the other side.
Prayers and love always, “Coop”
Prayers and condolences to the Reynolds family, it has been wonderful to have you as a neighbor, and friend all these years. Our children grew up together. We will miss you dearly. Bobby and Beverley Gist Gist and family
My Prayers go out to coach Reynolds Family. The BEST COACH in South Carolina I had the Pleasure of Running Track Winning 2 state Championships and taken us all the way to Knoxville Tennessee. R.i.p ❤
To the Reynolds’ family, friends, and AC Flora family, my sincere condolences and prayers are extended to you all. I remember many days counting canteen money in his office. Coach Reynolds was one of a kind. Well Done, RIP Coach.
“Big Barker” AC Flora Class of 90
To the Reynold’s family, the family of Lloyd and Earline Jefferson sends our deepest sympathy to you all. He was a kind man who cared about people. He was well loved by us and many others. We will keep you all in our prayers 🙏 ❤️
I am glad to have your leadership when I was a teenage at BTW.
Thank for all you did’
Franklyn Simmons
Class of 1971
BTW
Coach Reynolds taught me to be strong and never slow down.
RUN don’t walk!
He and daddy would talk and laugh at track meets or Richland One functions. He meant so much to me and my father. We trained in the grass and still won the conference every year. Go Falcons!
Thank you Coach.
Coach Reynolds Was The BEST!! He Believed In Me When I Played Football And As A Student In His US History Class! When I Used To See Him Years After Graduation it Was Always Love!! I Had The Pleasure To Have Breakfast With Coach A Few Years Ago And He Told Me Stories Of His Life..I Was In Awe. Coach Was A Man’s Man! Much Respected And Will Be Truly Missed!!! RIP Coach!!! AC Flora Class 1990!!
Rest in heaven, Mr. Reynolds – Our condolences to your beautiful family, also our family. 🤍 With love, Khendr’a and Constance Reid
My condolences to the family of “Coach Reynolds”. My thoughts and prayers are with you! 🙏
To the Reynolds Family,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of Bob, affectionately known as “Daddyboy” by the Dennis family. We take comfort in knowing that he is now in his heavenly home.
Bob was a bright, loving family member who deeply cherished his church, wife, children, grandchildren, and fraternity. I will truly miss our conversations, and we are forever grateful for his presence in our lives.
May he rest in peace.
Penny & Henry Laws and the Dennis family
I remember when we were growing up as young neighborhood kids and all we knew him as was Daddyboy. He was always so kind and I can still imagine the nice smile he had even back then. So sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy to Diana and family. We cannot imagine the pains and heartaches you’re feeling with the loss of your loved one. He called several months ago and said that he was in Hospice in which we kept him in our daily thoughts and prayers. Also Clyde will miss the regular phone calls from him. We want you to know that he had an amazing personality which will live on through you and he will greatly be missed.
My sincere condolences to the family.
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My condolences to the family. He was my SOCIAL Studies teacher my first yr at BTW. He was a great teacher. Last time I was him at a class reunion he looked the same as he did at BTW
Sorry for miss keys and spelling.May I try again.A great Man,Human being Teacher Coach and mentor too the BTW And AC FLORA Family.Coach use too call me Jump Shot .GOD GIVE his family HEALING And COMFORT.And may their burden be light as Snow.When one MAN dies it effects the whole nation of Mankind Suffers.Go to the KING Great SHEPPERD.
Coach was bless to see his 90thbirthday.Grest teacher coach mentor Ambassador to ty he youth now grown ups from the BTW ACFLORA Cmmunit and Family.
To Mrs. Diane, Ms. Deronda and the Reynolds family. Our condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Reynolds Family: Coach Reynolds will be greatly missed by so many people in Columbia. He always showed up for all the anniversaries involving the BTW and Waverly communities. He was there for St. James AME Church celebrations. He coached two generations of my family in track and field, my brothers at BTW and my daughter at AC Flora. Coach was an excellent husband and father, mentor, teacher and pillar of the Columbia community.
Sending prayers to the family. I was a student of Mr. Reynolds at Booker T. Washington High School 1964-1965.
Pleasant and very encouraging teacher and person. May he rest in peace.
RIP coach Reynolds’s you have gain a good one
Condolences to Coach Reynolds family. He will never be forgotten as a coach, teacher and Tornado of the BTWHS family. After the inception of the Allen University football team, I would see him at the games and, we would chat and reminisce about the Good times we had during our tornado years. He Will be missed but, He’s also in a Better Place. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 for His family. 🖤💛
Coaches and golfers with the Garnell McDonald Memorial Tournament sends love and prayers to the family and A C Flora family.Great person,friend and golf partner.
To Dianne & family, Reynolds was a great person, loved & respected. You have my deepest Condolences, Prayers & Gods continued strength during this difficult time.
BTW class of 1963 extended our condolences to the family of Coach Robert Reynolds. Coach Reynolds was an outstanding teacher and coach with a warm . wonderful personality and beautiful smile. He always remembered the many students that attended Booker Washington highschool. Many former students would always be happy to see him and say how good he still looked. The years and age was good to him,he maintain that youthful look. We thank him for his outstanding services in the wonderful world of education.R.I.P.
I am sending my heartfelt condolences to the Family of my dear friend RG . I always looked forward to seeing him at Benedict College’s Homecoming for over 5 decades . He always made me laugh and kept me updated on all things related to Columbia and Benedict . Wow , I will miss RG ….God Bless you and may you RIP.
Coach was always concerned about everyone else. Full of support and advice on basket ball track or life events. Surely positive, he never would lead you wrong. I always trusted him and would come to him for advice. “This is a tough one” Rest in Power Coach
Coach Reynolds never coached me but while at BTW he would encourage me when I was on the basketball team when days were not so great he was always kind to me he was a true tornado.My heartfelt condolences to the Reynolds family he was truly a good person human being .
On behalf of the entire AC Flora Falcon community, I send condolences to the family. Coach Reynolds gave so much to the Falcons – his continued presence at basketball and track through out the years was evidence of how much he loved AC Flora. Thank you Coach Reynolds for being a great teacher, a great coach, a strong and supportive AD, a mentor, a great person and a friend to so many. You will be missed but your lessons will live through all the Falcons you touched over the years.
On behalf of the members of St.Luke’s Episcopal Church we would to extend our condolences to the family. Coach Reynolds was a faithful member of St.Luke’s. He kept in touch and maintain a wonderful and warm relationship with his former church.R.I.P.
My Coach!!
I extend my Sincerest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to the family of Coach Robert “Bob” Reynolds!! It was an honor to be a member of A.C.Flora’s Track Team 1983-1984!! Coach Reynolds believed in me and pushed me to be an athlete and a 2 time State Champion!! We had so much fun on the bus ride to and from track meets!! My funniest memory was when The State Newspaper made a misprint and had me listed as a 400m relay runner Coach and the entire track team had a laugh at my expense!! So many fun times and fond memories!! Coach was also my US History teacher and the only teacher who gave a damned about me and I am forever grateful 🙏🏽 💕 Paradise has gained a Legend
Rest Easy Coach
My condolences to the family and friends of the Late Coach Reynolds! I will forever have fond memories of him. AC Flora class of ‘77
LaKay Bedenbaugh
My condolences to the Reynold’s family. Coach was my U.S. History Teacher and encouraged me to join the Track Team. He was a Visionary, that pushed me to “Be the Best I Could Be” On and Off the track. I saw Coach at his 90th Birthday celebration and he reminded me of what we had done as a team. Thanks for getting me into college. You will always have a special place in my heart…
R I P COACH
3 TIME STATE CHAMPION
Emmett Pugh, III
Rest in PEACE Mr.Reynolds he was my teacher at Booker T Washington High School in the 60’s Condolences goes out to his Family
Today, we mourn the loss of a beloved Educator. Their dedication and passion for teaching will always be remembered. The Raines and Craig Family sends their heartfelt condolences to the Reynolds family and closest friends. may you find peace and solace in loving memories you shared, Psalm 147:3 God’s healing power.
Coach, you have been instrumental in so many of our lives and for that we are forever grateful!! My family personally wanted to thank God for bringing you into my brother Rickey’s life. You became a father figure in his life and helped groom him into the awesome man he is today. A lot of folks knew you and his relationship as the track star and awesome coach. However, it continued all these years up until your transition. Thank you for loving my brother and being a “Dad” with your wisdom, love and guidance. The Griddine family love you dearly!!
RIP Coach Bob Reynolds!! He was the GOAT of track & field at A C Flora!! He taught me everything I know bout track & field!! He would say Lisa when you run that 400 you have long legs everybody else has to take 3 steps to match your one so run that straight a way with long strides and you will win every time!! He taught me how to breathe when I run, he would say when you feel that you are getting tired take deep breaths and you will make it around that track!!! He would say when you do the long & triple jump just jump high and stretch oh and watch CHARLOTTE REESE every move!! He always made track fun!!! GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!!! Rest Easy Coach!! The Coolest Coach Ever!! Keeping his family in my prayers!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I was so Happy to give him his flowers at our Alumni Banquet!!! A C FLORA CLASS OF “83”
Coach Reynolds, I appreciate and I thank you for the encouragement showing me my abilities, running track awesome! Seeing you throughout the years.. that’s reflecting on what could have been and what didn’t happen! God is good! So much respect! I pray that you rest in peace! So much love! Thank you,
My condolences to the family of Coach Reynolds. A great teacher and coach, and most of all, a great person who was loved by many.
Today there is sadness. I have been a fan of Bob Reynolds since I met him as a student athlete during a track meet in 1972.
Over the years he was a mentor, an athletic director I coached for and a friend.
My heart goes out to Kanton, Jocelyn and the rest of the Reynolds family, as well as all the students he taught and athletes he coached.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
James Williams class of 1981. Thank you Coach for your life and the great legacy that you have left behind. You were such a great influence to so many people and you will never be forgotten.
On behalf of the Swygert Family, we send our Deepest Condolences and Sympathy to the Reynolds family. Rest In Peace Coach Reynolds. Andrew & Marilyn Swygert and family.
My sincere love and prayers are with you all Diana.Bob as I called him in later years,because he one of our youngest teachers at C.A Johnson when I was a student there and we later became friends and of course my girl Diana.I will miss talking golf and watching him win all the prizes at the tournaments.Rest in peace my friend!!!
My teacher,friend,,hard working man. I will truly miss our school days he the teacher and I the student.Ther will be no one quite like”Danny boy” He was a Tal example of a real man no frills.rest well my man.Your work is done. DonJ
Sending Sincere Condolences to the Entire Reynolds Family. Although he didn’t teach or coach me we knew each other very well from him Coaching my brother and Homeboys at B.T.W. When ever we saw each other we would talk and laugh about the good times at B.T.W. Very likeable and knowledgeable. He will be missed. May Our God give Love,Understanding and Strength during this difficult time. God Bless 🙏
My condolences 🙏 to the family, coach Reynolds will forever be missed He were instrumental the Monument of our communities and abroad, we will celebrate you in heaven ❤️ R.I.P coach we’ll meet again and chat again one day.
Condolences to the Reynolds family. Coach Reynolds will ALWAYS be Coach to me. He was one of my coaches at Booker T Washington. Football and track. Rest in peace Coach.
COACH REYNOLDS WAS MY 8TH GRADE HISTORY TEACHER. HE WAS VERY WELL LIKED. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM. MY PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
My prayers & condolences to the Reynolds Family in the passing of Mr.Reynold. I came to know Mr. Reynolds & his family a few years ago while working in his home. He gave me the name Ms. Ham( l believe because Willingham was just too long). The Reynolds made me feel like l was a part of their family. They enjoyed sharing their family photos with me. May the Lord give the family strength for the day’s ahead.
My condolences to my Coach and his family. Condolences to our Falcon family. He will be forever our in our hearts.
Praying the family’s strength. Words cannot express the gratitude had-have for Coach. He was instrumental in me receiving a full ride to UGA. I thank God Coach saw my potential even though I was a lazy talented runner/jumper. He made sure my accomplishments were note worthy in the papers, TV and at ACF. Thank you for the door to door bus service to get to those track meets. Thank you for taking me out of state to compete. Thank you for riding me like the lazy horse that I use to be. Rest well Coach!
My condolences to the family. Coach Reynolds was a very caring and nice Teacher and Coach. All his students love him, he will be miss. His work down hear is complete. Get your rest no more pain those who have gone before him is now celebrating him in Heaven. He will truly be missed.