Richard N. Reynolds of Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, departed this world on April 5, 2019 after a 2 year courageous battle with MDS and leukemia. He was born September 6, 1949 in Fairmont, WV. He was the son of Juanita Helm Hearn and stepson of Robert Jack Hearn.
Rich grew up in West Virginia and moved to Bridgeton, NJ at the age of 20. He spent the next 42 years working in the glass industry, beginning with Owens Illinois in Bridgeton and retiring from Gerresheimer Glass in Vineland, NJ.
Rich was a very talented carpenter and handyman. He loved remodeling his own home and doing yard work. He enjoyed helping many of his friends with their home improvement projects.
Rich loved spending time with his family, having backyard barbecues, and traveling. His favorite pastime was spending time with his granddaughter, whom he dubbed “My Little Precious”.
Rich is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah Peterson Reynolds of Hopewell, a son and daughter-in-law Rich Jr. and Theresa and granddaughter Amelia Reynolds of Vineland. He is also survived by sisters, Lynette Posey, Donna Hearn, and Jacqueline Arnett and husband Dave of WV and brother-in-law, John Peterson of TN. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Rich was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Jerry Reynolds, a sister, Kimberly Vandergrift, nephews, Matt and Justin Posey and 2 special brothers-in-law, James Posey and Tim Vandergrift all of WV.
A private memorial will be held at the convenience of his family.