Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Reynolds, Allan Simpson Sr July 31, 2002
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The Virginian Pilot August 2, 2002
NORFOLK - Allan Simpson Reynolds Sr., 74, of the 1400 block of Waylon Ave., 
passed away in his home July 31, 2002, following a courageous battle with 
cancer. Mr. Reynolds was an attorney at law with the firm of Reynolds, Smith and 
Winters. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Charles E. Reynolds and 
Mary Virginia Simpson Reynolds. 
Allan's legal career began while he was still in high school. A shortage of 
adult men during World War II prompted a local attorney to hire Allan to assist 
in the investigation of insurance claims. Following his graduation as 
salutatorian of Granby High School, Class of 1946, he entered the U.S. Army for 
one year of service, until he was honorably discharged to return to Norfolk and 
begin his studies at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary 
(now Old Dominion University). Allan later transferred to the University of 
Virginia where he completed his studies and obtained his law degree. Allan had 
practiced law continuously in Norfolk for the past 50 years, always specializing 
in insurance defense. He was a past president of the Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar 
Association, was elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers, was a member 
of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference, and was listed in the civil practice 
section of "The Best Lawyers in America." 
Allan was an active member of First United Methodist Church, serving as a choir 
member, as chairman of the Trustees, and as a Sunday School teacher for the 
Cameron Keene Bible Class. Early in his career, he was active in the Norfolk 
Jaycees, and served as their president. He was a member of Cedar Point Club 
where he enjoyed one of his passions, playing golf. 
Survivors include his beloved wife of 48 years, Mary Jane Morris Reynolds; a 
daughter, Laura Leigh Reynolds Hill and her husband, Clyde, of Alpharetta, Ga.; 
a son, Allan S. Reynolds Jr. and his wife, Harriet of Norfolk; and five 
grandchildren, Mary Terrell Reynolds, Allan S. Reynolds III and Jane Bowen 
Reynolds, all of Norfolk, and Elizabeth Virginia Hill and John Tinsley Hill of 
Alpharetta; a special brother-in-law, John A. Morris of Norfolk; and many nieces 
and nephews. Allan was preceded in death by his brother, Charles E. Reynolds.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in First United Methodist 
Church by the Rev. George T. Insley Jr. Burial will be private in Forest Lawn 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 
3031 Luxembourg Ave., Norfolk, VA 23509. Cox Funeral Home is handling 
arrangements.

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