In Memory of Rev. Roy Winston Reynolds (1944−2026)

We offer our condolences to the family and colleagues of the Rev. Roy Winston Reynolds, who died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 81.

Roy is survived by his wife, Jean Lamer; his daughter, Tonya Ricks (David); his grandson, Braden Ricks (Bria); and his great-grandchildren, Beckett, Bonnie, and Brysse Ricks. He is also survived by his sister, Anne Buckner; his brother, Joseph Reynolds; his niece and caregiver, Tiffany Buckner Sholar; his nieces, Kaithlyn Paschall and Makayla Sachse, and their mother, Dianna Pettit; along with many treasured grandnieces and grandnephews. 

A memorial service celebrating Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Morehead, 227 E Main St, Morehead, KY 40351. 

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness and community service in Roy’s memory, honoring his lifelong dedication to compassion, music, and unity.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will follow.