Steve Rodgers Reynolds Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steve Rodgers Reynolds (75) was born in the old Reynolds Family Homestead in Ahoskie, NC on March 3,1941 to Lucius Reynolds, Sr. and Agnes Overton Reynolds. He entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2016 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. Steve was the second of five children born to an entrepreneurship family. He attended Robert L. Vann High School, where his artistic skills and craftsmanship became evident. Steve accepted God into his life at an early age and was baptized at New Ahoskie Baptist Church. During his younger years, he spent summers at Virginia Beach, Virginia experiencing and learning the art of waiting tables, while living his "free spirit lifestyle" of lounging on the beach. It is during this period of his young life that he journeyed to New York City and was employed by some of the most exclusive restaurants; applying his charismatic personality and good looks to dazzle the customers (especially the ladies). After a loving courtship with Gloria Mitchell, the couple was married in holy matrimony. To this marriage was born their daughter, Kim Aurora, the joy of their life. He embarked on a professional career as a floral designer that covered over five decades. While working as a floral designer, Steve was able to meet and greet the majority of the Ahoskie population, meeting no stranger and greeting all with a nod and smile. The beauty and design of his floral arrangements were unforgettable and always complimented with just the right coordinated touch of color, ribbons and greenery. His aesthetic gift was one-of-a kind. Fishing, flying model airplanes, racing miniature remote control cars and archery were his hobbies. Even as a Senior Citizen, he enjoyed the beauty of car and drag racing. The love of fishing and boating were inherited from his father Lucius and grandfather Brode Reynolds. He loved cruising down the Chowan River with his boat and later fishing to bring home the catch of the day. He competed on the local and regional level of archery competition. The many trophies and awards were always on display in his home, as well as his bow and arrow collection. His grandchildren, Shakemia, Percy III, "Little Steve", and "Princess Aurora" were his greatest joy. Spending time with them as a loving grandfather were some of his greatest life moments. Steve leaves to cherish his legacy, a loving and devoted special friend of over 47 years Gloria Mitchell Reynolds Parker, his daughter Kim Aurora Reynolds (Percy) Edwards, his brothers, Lucius T. Reynolds, Jr., Charles (Beatrice) Reynolds, William Reynolds and sister Virginia Reynolds; Four Grandchildren: Shakemia (Tevin) Jones, Percy III, Steven, and Aurora; niece Michelle Reynolds; nephews Jason Lucius Draper and Brandon G. Draper; aunt, Odell Robinson; many other cousins and relatives and a loving fishing, archery, car racing family of friends. Family Pre-Past (Breakfast and Viewing) June 4, 2016 at 9:00 am at New Ahoskie Baptist Church

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Steve Rodgers Reynolds

March 3, 1941 - May 27, 2016