REYNOLDS, RALPH ESTIAL, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA, died at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lou Budweiser Reynolds, a sister, Frances Winn, of Knoxville, TN, a sister-in-law, Violet Reynolds of Hampton, VA; two daughters, Lou Reynolds, Vicki R. Sciarretta and husband, Pepper all of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Erica Wilson Williams, Patrick Lee Hilt both of Christiansburg, Christa Lou Hilt of Colorado Springs, CO and five great-grandchildren, all of Christiansburg.
He was born in the Sinking Creek section of Craig County, and was a graduate of National Business College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Scotland and England during World War II. He worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad as a Traffic Manager and was retired from Hercules, Inc, (RAAP) as a Transportation Superintendent.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in his name to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Christiansburg Fire Department.
Pursuant to his wishes, his body will be cremated and the family will have a private family memorial service at a later date.
The Reynolds family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, online condolences may by sent by visiting
www.hornefuneralservice.com
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