A. Brinton Reynolds Jr.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 11 a.m., at the First Community Congregational Church, 200 East Leeland Heights Blvd., in Lehigh Acres for A. Brinton Reynolds Sr., 89, of Lehigh Acres, who died Sept. 17, 2011. He was bon July 18, 1922 in West Chester, Pa., the youngest of four children.

Prior to moving to Lehigh Acres in 1971, Reynolds began his accounting practice on Main Street in Smyrna, Del.

He was very involved in Boy Scouts of America, being awarded the highest honors permitted by the Midville District Boy Scouts. He was a Red Cross swimming instructor at Lake Como, and a pilot who loved flying all types of planes, and was a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol. He was awarded The Outstanding Citizen Award by the Smyrna Lions Club for contributions to every corner of his community.

Finally settling in Florida, he was the comptroller of Lehigh Acres General Hospital, now Lehigh Regional Medical Center. He then opened, owned and operated A. B. Reynolds Jr., and Associates accounting firm for more than 35 years as well as Lehigh Pool Service.

His family said he loved to laugh and he loved life. He enjoyed baseball and for eight years hosted Ft. Myers Miracle players in his home. His love of music had him involved for many years with the Lehigh Concert Band.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, Ahia Brinton Reynolds Sr., and Mary Nichols Reynolds, and his brother, M. Cloud Reynolds.

He is survived by his best friend and wife of 33 years, Sharon Reynolds, and his children, Rebecca Markey of Lehigh, Bonnie Miller (Carl) of Murphy, N.C., Adam Dodson of Alvin, Texas, Robin Rogers (Robert) of Tampa, Fla., and Michele Dodson Alameda (Steve) of Oakland Calif. He is also survived by his many grandchildren, Christine Roskos (Brent), Colleen Markey, Megan Gracie, Kathleen Dodson, Cassandra Dodson, Adam R. Dodson and three great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the memorial service on Thursday.

Following his cremation, he will be interred at Lee Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Hope Hospice, 1201 Wings Way, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.